Muruntau
Kyzylkum Desert, Uzbekistan
Orogenic goldAu
- Type
- Orogenic gold
The largest orogenic gold deposit in the world (about 170 million ounces), of Palaeozoic age (about 290 Ma). δ34S from -3 to +10 ‰, carried by metamorphic fluids. Radiogenic crustal lead.
δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : V-CDT
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 ‰ | −3 / 10 ‰ | World distribution and genetic characteristics of orogenic gold deposits (2005) |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Muruntau, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/muruntau/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Muruntau, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/muruntau/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06