Emili (Bacanora Minerals)
Sonora, Mexico
Lithium claysLi
- Type
- Lithium clay (hectorite, smectite)
A world-reference lithium clay deposit, with hectorite-type smectite in a rhyolitic volcanic setting. A heavy δ7Li is expected, owing to preferential 6Li adsorption on the clay.
δ7Li in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : L-SVEC
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ‰ | Classification and Characteristics of Natural Lithium Resources (2020) |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Emili (Bacanora Minerals), isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/emili-bacanora-minerals/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Emili (Bacanora Minerals), isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/emili-bacanora-minerals/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06