Red Dog
Alaska, United States
SEDEXZn
- Type
- Sedimentary exhalative (SEDEX)
The largest zinc deposit in the world, of SEDEX type and Mississippian age (about 340 Ma). δ34S from +5 to +22 ‰, through thermochemical and bacterial reduction of seawater sulfate. Homogeneous crustal lead, above the global orogene curve.
δ34S in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : V-CDT
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ‰ | 5 / 22 ‰ | Sediment-hosted lead-zinc deposits: a global perspective (2005) |
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Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Red Dog, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/red-dog/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
@misc{isofind2026reddogisotopesignatures,
title = {Red Dog, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/red-dog/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06