Ashele
Xinjiang, Chinese Altay, China
Volcanogenic massive sulfidesCu-Zn
- Type
- Subseafloor replacement-style volcanogenic massive sulphide
Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit, described as subseafloor replacement style in the title of Xiao et al. (2023). Zones sampled in the supplement: massive sulphides, quartz-pyrite zone, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone, quartz-sericite-pyrite zone; host basalts, tuffs and dacite porphyries.
δ11B in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : NIST SRM 951
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4.23 ± 0.83 ‰ | −5.57 / −2.73 ‰ | 16 | tourmaline of the massive sulphides (sample 1503-30) Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 16 analyses, -5.57 to -2.73 (ASl-1 -4.52; ASl-2 -4.87; ASl-3 -4.06; ASl-4 -5.07; ASl-5 -4.30; ASl-6 -2.79; ASl-7 -4.38; ASl-8 -2.73; ASl-9 -4.04; ASl-10 -4.13; ASl-11 -4.66; ASl-12 -3.85; ASl-13 -4.62; ASl-14 -2.96; ASl-15 -5.13; ASl-16 -5.57). Drill hole JZK1503, depth 232 m. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : Non précisé dans la publication
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.44 ± 2.97 ‰ | −7.35 / 5.94 ‰ | 26 | pyrite, massive sulphides Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 26 analyses, -7.35 to +5.94 (PY K05@01 +3.82; PY K05@02 -0.69; PY K05@03 -2.62; PY K05@04 +0.62; PY K05@05 +1.98; PY K05@06 +2.53; PY K05@07 +3.38; PY K05@08 -7.35; PY K05@09 +1.74; PY K05@10 +1.65; PY K05@11 +0.91; PY K05@12 +0.99; PY K05@13 +0.12; PY K05@14 +3.75; PY K05@15 +5.49; PY K05@16 +3.44; PY K05@17 +3.34; PY K05@18 +3.71; PY K05@19 +1.91; PY K05@20 +2.21; PY K56 @01 +5.84; PY K56 @2 +5.92; PY K56 @3 +5.94; PY K56 @4 +3.80; PY K56 @5 +5.69; PY K56 @6 +5.37). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 1.99 ± 1.43 ‰ | 0.01 / 4.15 ‰ | 17 | chalcopyrite, massive sulphides Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 17 analyses, +0.01 to +4.15 (CPY K06@01 +3.55; CPY K06@02 +4.15; CPY K06@03 +3.80; CPY K06@04 +4.02; CPY K06@05 +3.43; CPY K06@06 +3.49; CPY 15-2-50@01 +0.67; CPY 15-2-50@2 +0.68; CPY 15-2-50@3 +0.92; CPY 15-2-50@4 +2.32; CPY K05@01 +0.01; CPY K05@2 +0.40; CPY K05@3 +1.56; CPY K05@4 +1.43; CPY K05@5 +1.26; CPY K05@6 +1.32; CPY K05@7 +0.82). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 3.85 ± 1.19 ‰ | 1.28 / 5 ‰ | 31 | pyrite, quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 31 analyses, +1.28 to +5.00 (PY K60 @01 +3.49; PY K60 @02 +4.39; PY K60 @03 +5.00; PY K60 @04 +4.22; PY K60 @05 +4.72; PY K60 @06 +4.42; PY K60 @07 +4.20; PY K60 @08 +4.08; PY K60 @09 +1.85; PY K60 @10 +4.55; PY K60 @11 +1.73; PY K60 @12 +4.37; PY K60 @13 +4.91; PY K60 @14 +4.47; PY K60 @15 +4.28; PY K60 @16 +3.05; PY K60 @17 +4.53; PY K60 @18 +4.35; PY K60 @19 +4.89; PY K60 @20 +1.96; PY K60 @21 +4.87; PY K60 @22 +4.64; PY K60 @23 +4.56; PY K60 @24 +3.76; PY K60 @25 +4.70; PY K60 @26 +4.86; PY K60 @27 +4.38; PY K60 @28 +1.28; PY K60 @29 +1.28; PY K60 @30 +1.67; PY K60 @31 +3.97). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 4.45 ± 1.9 ‰ | 1.25 / 9.76 ‰ | 25 | pyrite, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 25 analyses, +1.25 to +9.76 (PY15-2-36@1 +6.30; PY15-2-36@2 +3.80; PY15-2-36@3 +6.56; PY15-2-36@4 +5.43; PY15-2-36@5 +5.38; PY15-2-36@6 +4.57; PY15-2-36@7 +5.32; PY15-2-36@8 +2.70; PY15-2-36@9 +6.15; PY15-2-32@1 +5.11; PY15-2-32@2 +5.00; PY15-2-32@3 +4.79; PY15-2-32@4 +4.58; PY15-2-32@5 +5.63; PY15-2-32@6 +2.59; PY15-2-32@7 +4.47; PY15-2-32@8 +9.76; PY 15-2-32 @01 +4.79; PY 15-2-32 @2 +4.62; PY 15-2-32 @3 +4.63; PY 15-2-64@01 +1.57; PY 15-2-64@2 +1.25; PY 15-2-64@3 +2.16; PY 15-2-64@4 +2.23; PY 15-2-64@5 +1.84). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 2.84 ± 0.25 ‰ | 2.18 / 3.05 ‰ | 10 | chalcopyrite, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 10 analyses, +2.18 to +3.05 (CPY15-2-32@1 +2.93; CPY15-2-32@2 +3.00; CPY15-2-32@3 +3.00; CPY15-2-32@4 +3.05; CPY15-2-32@5 +2.96; CPY15-2-36@1 +2.78; CPY15-2-36@2 +2.81; CPY 15-2-32@01 +2.75; CPY 15-2-32@2 +2.91; CPY 15-2-32@3 +2.18). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 4.99 ± 0.77 ‰ | 3.13 / 6.25 ‰ | 16 | pyrite, quartz-sericite-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 16 analyses, +3.13 to +6.25 (PY15-2-70@01 +4.40; PY15-2-70@2 +3.88; PY15-2-70@3 +4.94; PY15-2-70@4 +4.94; PY15-2-70@5 +5.23; PY15-2-70@6 +3.13; PY15-2-70@7 +5.18; PY15-2-70@8 +4.35; PY15-2-70@9 +5.12; PY15-2-70@10 +5.77; PY15-2-72@01 +5.92; PY15-2-72@2 +6.25; PY15-2-72@3 +5.12; PY15-2-72@4 +5.07; PY15-2-72@5 +5.52; PY15-2-72@6 +4.94). Values rounded to 0.01 ‰; the same sample sometimes appears under two label series (PY15-2-32@ and PY 15-2-32 @). | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
δ56Fe in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : Non précisé dans la publication
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −0.3 ± 0.18 ‰ | −0.55 / −0.06 ‰ | 5 | whole rock, massive sulphides Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -0.55 to -0.06 (K08 -0.40; 15-2-50 -0.28; 15-2-60 -0.23; 1313-94 -0.55; 15-5-27 -0.06). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.25 ± 0.17 ‰ | −0.46 / −0.02 ‰ | 5 | pyrite, massive sulphides Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -0.46 to -0.02 (K08 -0.34; 15-2-50 -0.24; 15-2-60 -0.17; 1313-94 -0.46; 15-5-27 -0.02). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Replicates not counted: K08 -0.33. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.92 ± 0.42 ‰ | −1.56 / −0.49 ‰ | 5 | chalcopyrite, massive sulphides Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -1.56 to -0.49 (K08 -1.56; 15-2-50 -0.49; 15-2-60 -0.62; 1313-94 -0.96; 15-5-27 -0.98). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.1 ± 0.01 ‰ | −0.1 / −0.09 ‰ | 3 | whole rock, quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 3 analyses, -0.10 to -0.09 (K01 -0.09; K11 -0.10; K12 -0.10). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Replicates not counted: K11 -0.01. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.01 ± 0.08 ‰ | −0.09 / 0.07 ‰ | 3 | pyrite, quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 3 analyses, -0.09 to +0.07 (K01 +0.07; K11 -0.01; K12 -0.09). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.09 ± 0.07 ‰ | −0.15 / 0.03 ‰ | 5 | whole rock, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -0.15 to +0.03 (15-2-32 -0.13; 15-2-34 -0.11; 15-2-36 -0.10; 15-2-39 -0.15; 15-2-58 +0.03). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Replicates not counted: 15-2-34 -0.11. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 0.08 ± 0.08 ‰ | 0 / 0.21 ‰ | 5 | pyrite, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, 0.00 to +0.21 (15-2-32 +0.21; 15-2-34 +0.02; 15-2-36 +0.12; 15-2-39 0.00; 15-2-58 +0.07). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.37 ± 0.22 ‰ | −0.6 / −0.03 ‰ | 5 | chalcopyrite, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -0.60 to -0.03 (15-2-32 -0.60; 15-2-34 -0.40; 15-2-36 -0.03; 15-2-39 -0.32; 15-2-58 -0.52). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Replicates not counted: 15-2-36 -0.04. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| −0.3 ± 0.13 ‰ | −0.48 / −0.12 ‰ | 5 | chlorite, chlorite-chalcopyrite-quartz-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 analyses, -0.48 to -0.12 (15-2-32 -0.48; 15-2-34 -0.36; 15-2-36 -0.30; 15-2-39 -0.26; 15-2-58 -0.12). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Replicates not counted: 15-2-36 -0.33. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 0.14 ± 0.15 ‰ | −0.02 / 0.29 ‰ | 6 | pyrite, quartz-sericite-pyrite zone Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 analyses, -0.02 to +0.29 (15-2-76 -0.02; 15-2-77 +0.01; 15-2-70 +0.25; 15-2-72 0.00; 15-2-78 +0.28; 15-5-40 +0.29). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 0.04 ± 0.04 ‰ | 0.01 / 0.06 ‰ | 2 | whole rock, host basalt Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 analyses, +0.01 to +0.06 (K23 +0.06; K27 +0.01). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 0.05 ± 0.02 ‰ | 0.03 / 0.06 ‰ | 2 | whole rock, host rock labelled dacite porphyry Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 analyses, +0.03 to +0.06 (15-5-1 +0.03; 15-5-2 +0.06). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Table S2 labels 15-5-1 and 15-5-2 as dacite porphyry and 1313-66 and 1313-60 as tuff, Table S1 the reverse. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
| 0.07 ± 0.24 ‰ | −0.1 / 0.24 ‰ | 2 | whole rock, host rock labelled tuff Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 analyses, -0.10 to +0.24 (1313-66 -0.10; 1313-60 +0.24). Means of 3 to 9 measurements of the solution, 2SD 0.00 to 0.05 ‰. Table S2 labels 15-5-1 and 15-5-2 as dacite porphyry and 1313-66 and 1313-60 as tuff, Table S1 the reverse. | Xiao et al. (2023), Iron, boron, and sulfur isotope constraints on the ore-forming proces… |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Ashele, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/ashele/ (accessed 2026-10-20).
@misc{isofind2026asheleisotopesignatures,
title = {Ashele, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/ashele/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-20}
}Updated : 2026-10-20