Greenbushes
Western Australia, Australia
Lithium pegmatitesLi
- Type
- Lithium-bearing granitic pegmatite
The largest lithium mine in the world, on an Archaean LCT-type pegmatite (Li-Cs-Ta) dated at 2650 Ma. The spodumene concentrate grades about 4% Li2O. Its δ7Li is poorly documented in the open literature.
δ7Li in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : L-SVEC
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ‰ | −3 / 5 ‰ | Classification and Characteristics of Natural Lithium Resources (2020) |
δ11B in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : NIST SRM 951
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 ‰ | −12 / 0 ‰ | Classification and Characteristics of Natural Lithium Resources (2020) |
Deposits of the same type
- Manono-Kitotolo DR Congo
- Cinovec / Zinnwald Czechia/Germany
Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Greenbushes, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/greenbushes/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Greenbushes, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/greenbushes/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06