Chuquicamata
Atacama (Region II), Chile
PorphyriesCu
- Type
- Cu-Mo-Au porphyry
A giant Eocene copper porphyry (about 31 Ma). δ34S typical of Andean porphyries, from -2 to +7 ‰. The sulfate-sulfide Δ34S of about 12 ‰ points to a fluid near 350 °C.
δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : V-CDT
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 ‰ | −2 / 7 ‰ | Porphyry copper systems (2010) |
Deposits of the same type
- Escondida Chile
- Llallagua Bolivia
- San Rafael Peru
- El Teniente Chile
- Cañariaco Peru
- Climax United States
- Henderson United States
- Bingham Canyon United States
Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Chuquicamata, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/chuquicamata/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Chuquicamata, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/chuquicamata/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06