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Huize

North-eastern Yunnan (Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou province), China

Mississippi Valley TypeZn-Pb (Ge, Cd)

Type
Carbonate-hosted Zn-Pb (Huize or Qilingchang type, MVT-like)

High-grade germanium-bearing Zn-Pb deposit in Carboniferous dolomites of the Baizuo Formation, whose MVT affinity is debated. Cadmium-poor sphalerite (below 1500 ppm), with δ114/110Cd varying with 1/Cd; galena there is exceptionally light in cadmium. Indicative coordinates.

δ114/110Cd in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : Spex Cd (standard interne de Nancy)

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
0.15 ± 0.13 ‰−0.08 / 0.31 ‰6sphalerite (black and reddish-brown)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 2. HZP5-11-2 counted once (mean of 0.12 and 0.07 ‰). Published mean 0.14 ‰.
Zhu et al. (2013), Characteristics of Cd isotopic compositions and their genetic signific…
−0.91 ± 0.54 ‰−1.53 / −0.6 ‰3galena
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 3 samples, Table 2. HZP9-8-2 counted once (mean of -0.63 and -0.58 ‰). Published mean -0.92 ‰, among the lightest terrestrial samples known in 2013.
Zhu et al. (2013), Characteristics of Cd isotopic compositions and their genetic signific…

δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : V-CDT

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
12.55 ± 1.29 ‰11 / 14.5 ‰13ore galena (orebodies No. 1, 6, 8 and 10)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 13 samples, Table 2. The text gives +10.9 to +17.4 ‰ for ore sulfides; the table runs from 11.0 to 17.7 ‰. Lower values in orebody No. 1, with mixed sulfide-oxide ore.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
14.79 ± 1.22 ‰12.5 / 17.7 ‰35ore sphalerite (orebodies No. 1, 6, 8 and 10)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 35 samples, Table 2. Seven sphalerite-galena pairs give 173 to 263 °C; thermochemical sulfate reduction.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.95 ± 0.75 ‰14.4 / 17.4 ‰16ore pyrite (orebodies No. 6, 8 and 10)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 16 samples, Table 2.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
6.7 ± 2.35 ‰4.2 / 10.6 ‰6pyrite disseminated in host carbonates, away from ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 2. Baizuo (4) and Weining (2) formations; same lead as the ore but much lighter sulfur.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
14.7 ± 0.6 ‰13.8 / 15.6 ‰10sphalerite of orebody No. 1 (Kuangshanchang mine)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 10 samples, Table 1. Values increasing from the edge to the core of the orebody.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…
13.9 ± 0.7 ‰12.9 / 15.1 ‰10sphalerite of orebody No. 10 (Qilinchang mine)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 10 samples, Table 1.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…

206Pb/204Pb isotope ratio, no unit Values of the same system

Standard : NIST SRM 981

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
18.453 ± 0.04918.251 / 18.5325ore galena
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 25 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). Sample 1-17-1, repeated in the table, is counted once.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.454 ± 0.04318.339 / 18.524ore sphalerite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 24 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.475 ± 0.02618.393 / 18.50620ore pyrite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 20 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). The text reports 21 ore pyrites, the table lists 20.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.473 ± 0.01318.437 / 18.49418bulk ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 18 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.495 ± 0.01218.48 / 18.5146pyrite disseminated in host carbonates (Baizuo and Weining formations)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. The text writes 17.712 to 17.733 for 207Pb/204Pb (mean 15.724), a typo for 15.712 to 15.733.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.618 ± 0.14118.482 / 18.8427host dolomites and limestones (Sinian to Permian), measured ratios
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 7 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002); more radiogenic than the ore.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.666 ± 0.17118.436 / 18.8556Emeishan basalts (Permian)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhang and Wang (2003).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
18.46 ± 0.01418.434 / 18.47412galena from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 12 samples, Table 2. 207Pb/206Pb of 0.850 to 0.851: very homogeneous lead, a single source. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
18.464 ± 0.01318.455 / 18.4875sphalerite from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
18.453 ± 0.0318.432 / 18.4742pyrite from the Qilinchang mine (episode BI)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
18.544 ± 0.07518.482 / 18.6735host and regional dolostones (C1b, D3, Z2d) of the Qilinchang area
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. More radiogenic than the ore: little lead derived from the carbonates. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…

207Pb/204Pb isotope ratio, no unit Values of the same system

Standard : NIST SRM 981

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
15.712 ± 0.03615.672 / 15.85525ore galena
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 25 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). Sample 1-17-1, repeated in the table, is counted once.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.716 ± 0.02515.663 / 15.75424ore sphalerite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 24 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.728 ± 0.01715.688 / 15.75120ore pyrite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 20 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). The text reports 21 ore pyrites, the table lists 20.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.729 ± 0.00915.713 / 15.74418bulk ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 18 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.725 ± 0.00915.712 / 15.7336pyrite disseminated in host carbonates (Baizuo and Weining formations)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. The text writes 17.712 to 17.733 for 207Pb/204Pb (mean 15.724), a typo for 15.712 to 15.733.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.797 ± 0.12215.609 / 15.9637host dolomites and limestones (Sinian to Permian), measured ratios
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 7 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002); more radiogenic than the ore.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.568 ± 0.02815.5283 / 15.6026Emeishan basalts (Permian)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhang and Wang (2003).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
15.695 ± 0.0115.672 / 15.70912galena from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 12 samples, Table 2. 207Pb/206Pb of 0.850 to 0.851: very homogeneous lead, a single source. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
15.707 ± 0.01115.694 / 15.725sphalerite from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
15.682 ± 0.02515.664 / 15.72pyrite from the Qilinchang mine (episode BI)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
15.858 ± 0.07515.784 / 15.9635host and regional dolostones (C1b, D3, Z2d) of the Qilinchang area
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. More radiogenic than the ore: little lead derived from the carbonates. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…

208Pb/204Pb isotope ratio, no unit Values of the same system

Standard : NIST SRM 981

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
38.875 ± 0.14838.487 / 39.43325ore galena
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 25 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). Sample 1-17-1, repeated in the table, is counted once.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
38.881 ± 0.07238.719 / 38.99524ore sphalerite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 24 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
38.922 ± 0.05138.82 / 39.00920ore pyrite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 20 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002). The text reports 21 ore pyrites, the table lists 20.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
38.917 ± 0.0338.868 / 38.97518bulk ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 18 samples, Table 1. Authors' compilation including data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
38.885 ± 0.06838.765 / 38.9346pyrite disseminated in host carbonates (Baizuo and Weining formations)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. The text writes 17.712 to 17.733 for 207Pb/204Pb (mean 15.724), a typo for 15.712 to 15.733.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
39.149 ± 0.41438.542 / 39.6857host dolomites and limestones (Sinian to Permian), measured ratios
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 7 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhou et al. (2001) and Han (2002); more radiogenic than the ore.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
39.043 ± 0.17138.882 / 39.3446Emeishan basalts (Permian)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. Data from Zhang and Wang (2003).
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
38.834 ± 0.0338.749 / 38.86112galena from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 12 samples, Table 2. 207Pb/206Pb of 0.850 to 0.851: very homogeneous lead, a single source. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
38.85 ± 0.02538.814 / 38.8745sphalerite from the Qilinchang mine
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
38.787 ± 0.08238.729 / 38.8452pyrite from the Qilinchang mine (episode BI)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 2. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
39.357 ± 0.25439.124 / 39.6855host and regional dolostones (C1b, D3, Z2d) of the Qilinchang area
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 2. More radiogenic than the ore: little lead derived from the carbonates. Part of these analyses is included in the compilation of Li et al. (2007) already entered for this deposit.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…

δ13C in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : V-PDB

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
−2.81 ± 0.41 ‰−3.5 / −2.1 ‰21ore gangue calcite (massive, disseminated and veined)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 21 samples, Table 3. The text refers to either 21 or 20 gangue calcites.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
−3.2 ± 0.28 ‰−3.4 / −3 ‰2NE-trending fault calcite, 150 and 540 m from ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.8 ± 0.42 ‰0.5 / 1.1 ‰2karst cavity calcite in Permian carbonates, 450 and 500 m from ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.02 ± 0.67 ‰−0.8 / 0.7 ‰4coarse host dolomite (Baizuo Formation)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 4 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…

δ18O in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : V-SMOW

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
17.65 ± 0.49 ‰16.8 / 18.6 ‰21ore gangue calcite (massive, disseminated and veined)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 21 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
16.5 ± 0.28 ‰16.3 / 16.7 ‰2NE-trending fault calcite, 150 and 540 m from ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
22.8 ± 0.99 ‰22.1 / 23.5 ‰2karst cavity calcite in Permian carbonates, 450 and 500 m from ore
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
22.93 ± 0.28 ‰22.6 / 23.2 ‰4coarse host dolomite (Baizuo Formation)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 4 samples, Table 3.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
7.91 ± 0.51 ‰7 / 8.8 ‰16calculated ore fluid (in equilibrium with calcite, 200 °C)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 16 samples, Table 4.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…

δD in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : V-SMOW

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
−54.7 ± 2.5 ‰−59.8 / −50.2 ‰16fluid-inclusion water of gangue calcite
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 16 samples, Table 4. Basinal brine-type fluid.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…

87Sr/86Sr isotope ratio, no unit Values of the same system

Standard : NIST SRM 987

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
0.716133 ± 0.0007910.71405 / 0.71698918sphalerite (initial ratio at 230 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 18 analyses, Table 5. Strontium more radiogenic than the host carbonates: fluid that passed through the underlying shales and sandstones.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.71411 ± 0.0006140.713676 / 0.7145442pyrite (initial ratio at 230 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 5.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.716781 ± 0.0002860.716353 / 0.71701215gangue calcite (initial ratio at 230 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 15 samples, Table 5.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.7083 / 0.70934unaltered host dolomite (Baizuo Formation)
Range of 4 samples, Table 5; an altered dolomite in contact with ore reaches 0.7106.
Li et al. (2007), Isotope geochemistry of the Huize Zn-Pb ore field, Yunnan Province, Sou…
0.7159 ± 0.00180.7138 / 0.7185sphalerite from the Qilinchang mine (initial ratio at 50 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 5 samples, Table 3. Strontium much more radiogenic than the host dolostone: metal source at about 0.745 according to the authors.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
0.7132 ± 0.00160.7109 / 0.71434galena from the Qilinchang mine (initial ratio at 50 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 4 samples, Table 3. Galenas from the Xiaoheiqing and Maxiongchang occurrences give 0.7109 and 0.7106.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
0.7171pyrite from the Qilinchang mine (initial ratio at 50 Ma)
One analysis, Table 3.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
0.7164 ± 0.00050.7158 / 0.71684gangue calcite from the Qilinchang mine (initial ratio at 50 Ma)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 4 samples, Table 3.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…
0.7095 ± 0.00160.7083 / 0.71062Qilinchang host dolostone (Baizuo Formation), altered at contact and fresh at 16 m
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 2 samples, Table 3. 0.7106 at the ore contact, 0.7083 in fresh dolostone.
Zhou et al. (2001), The source of metals in the Qilinchang Zn-Pb deposit, northeastern Yu…

δ66Zn in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system

Standard : JMC 3-0749L

ValueRangenMineral or matrixSource
0.47 ± 0.08 ‰0.39 / 0.64 ‰10sphalerite of orebody No. 1 (Kuangshanchang mine)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 10 samples, Table 1. No clear spatial variation.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…
0.57 ± 0.07 ‰0.46 / 0.68 ‰10sphalerite of orebody No. 10 (Qilinchang mine)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 10 samples, Table 1. The table repeats sample number Hz09-43bc for two analyses (0.55 and 0.67 ‰), both kept.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…
0.07 ± 0.19 ‰−0.25 / 0.34 ‰11altered host limestones and dolostones at the ore contact
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 11 samples, Table 1. The text writes -0.75 to +0.34 ‰ and a mean of -0.06 ‰, the abstract and the table -0.25 to +0.34 ‰ (mean +0.07 ‰): computed on the table. Lighter than fresh carbonates: the fluid took their heavy zinc.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…
0.51 ± 0.15 ‰0.35 / 0.71 ‰6fresh Baizuo Formation dolostones and limestones (Sunjiagou)
Mean and standard deviation recalculated from 6 samples, Table 1. Heavy marine carbonate end-member.
Zhang et al. (2024), Zinc isotopes revealed the role of ore-hosting carbonate rocks in th…

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@misc{isofind2026huizeisotopesignatures,
  title = {Huize, isotope signatures},
  author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/huize/},
  note = {Accessed 2026-10-13}
}

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