El Teniente
Central Andes (O'Higgins Region), Chile
PorphyriesCu-Mo
- Type
- Subduction-related Cu-(Mo) porphyry
The largest underground copper deposit in the world, mined by Codelco. Mineralisation was emplaced during several magmatic phases.
δ97Mo in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : NIST SRM 3134
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.27 ‰ | molybdenite | Wang et al. 2016, Mo isotopes in Gangdese (comparative El Teniente sample) |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). El Teniente, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/el-teniente/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {El Teniente, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/el-teniente/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06