Xikuangshan
Hunan, China
Carbonate replacementSb
- Type
- Carbonate replacement
The largest antimony deposit in the world. The ore averages about 4% Sb, with primary stibnite hosted in carbonate rocks.
δ123Sb in ‰ (per mil) Values of the same system
Standard : NIST SRM 3102a
| Value | Range | n | Mineral or matrix | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.32 ± 0.3 ‰ | −0.27 / 0.86 ‰ | 39 | primary stibnite | Antimony isotope fractionation in stibnite from a large Sb deposit, southern China (2015) |
Deposits of the same type
- Daocaowan China
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- Santa Eulalia Mexico
Cite this page
IsoFind Atlas (2026). Xikuangshan, isotope signatures. https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/xikuangshan/ (accessed 2026-10-06).
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title = {Xikuangshan, isotope signatures},
author = {{IsoFind Atlas}},
year = {2026},
url = {https://www.isofind.tech/isotopes/en/deposits/xikuangshan/},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-06}
}Updated : 2026-10-06