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Article

Metallogenic Model for Pb-Zn Deposits in Clastic Rocks of the Dahai Mining Area, Northeast Yunnan: Evidence from H-O-S-Sr-Pb Isotopes

by
Hongsheng Gong
1,2,
Runsheng Han
1,2,*,
Peng Wu
1,2,
Gang Chen
1,* and
Ling Ma
3
1
Faculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
2
Southwest Institute of Geological Survey, Geological Survey Center for Non-ferrous Metals Resources, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
3
City College, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Minerals 2023, 13(10), 1343; https://doi.org/10.3390/min13101343
Submission received: 12 September 2023 / Revised: 13 October 2023 / Accepted: 13 October 2023 / Published: 20 October 2023
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Geology, Geochemistry, Genesis, Modeling, Structure and Exploration of Copper Polymetallic Deposits)
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The Dahai Pb-Zn mining area is located in the northwestern Pb-Zn district in northeastern Yunnan Province in the Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Pb-Zn metallogenic triangle (SYGT), east of the Xiaojiang fault. Numerous Pb-Zn deposits (spots) occur in clastic rocks in this area. In this study, the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits, representative clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area, were selected as research objects. The results of H-O-S-Sr-Pb isotope analyses show that the three deposits mainly formed through the mixing of a basinal brine with a hydrothermal fluid derived from deep within the underlying (deformed) basement, and brines leached organic matter from wall rocks. The δ34S values range from −2.62–30.30‰. The S isotope results show two different sources of reduced S: one in the Laoyingqing deposit derived from the S reduction generated by the pyrolysis of sulfur-bearing organic matter in the carbonaceous slate of the Kunyang Group, and the second in the Maliping and Jinniuchang deposits derived from the S reduction generated by the thermochemical sulfur reduction (TSR) of seawater sulfate in the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun Formation and Sinian Dengying Formation. The Pb isotope results show that the Pb sources of the three deposits are derived from basement rocks (Kunyang Group) with a small portion derived from Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks and Dengying Formation dolomite, both of which have undergone homogenization during mineralization. The Sr content varied from 0.09629 to 0.2523 × 10−6, and the study shows that the main source of Sr is a mixture of ore-forming fluid flowing through basement rocks (Kunyang Group) and through sedimentary cover. However, most of the Sr in the Maliping deposit is derived from marine carbonate, and in the Laoyingqing deposit, it is provided by basement rocks (Kunyang Group). Based on a comparative study of the deposits, the Pb-Zn deposits in the clastic rocks of the Dahai mining area and the SYGT belong to the same metallogenic system and were formed under the same metallogenic geological background. Finally, a unified metallogenic model of the two types of fluid migration and mixed mineralization of the Pb-Zn deposit in clastic rocks of the Dahai mining area is proposed. The metallogenic model provides a basis for the study of the Pb-Zn metallogenic system and guidance for deep and peripheral prospecting in this area.

1. Introduction

The Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Pb-Zn metallogenic triangle (SYGT; including metallogenic areas in southwestern Sichuan, northeastern Yunnan, and southwestern Guizhou) occupies the core of the largest Pb-Zn base and the most promising metallogenic area in China. The metallogenic region of northeast Yunnan lies within the “triangle area” bordered by the Xiaojiang fault in the north-south direction, the Ziyun-Yadu fault in the northwestern direction, and the Mile-Shizong fault in the northeastern direction (Figure 1b). Most of the Pb-Zn deposits in this area occur in carbonate rocks and a small amount of siliceous carbonate in the Upper Sinian Dengying Formation, Devonian Zaige Formation, Carboniferous Baizuo and Weining formations, and Lower Permian Maokou Formation [1,2]. In recent years, many scholars have conducted in-depth research on the genesis, material source, metallogenic age, and metallogenic dynamic background of deposits in this area. Both Mississippi (MVT)- and sediment-dominated type deposits have been proposed [2,3,4,5,6]. Different sources have been proposed for the ore-forming material: (1) regional Mesoproterozoic basement rocks [4,7,8,9]; (2) carbonate strata and Emeishan basalt [2,10,11]; and (3) Mesoproterozoic basement strata and Sinian–Carboniferous sedimentary strata [12,13,14,15]. Therefore, the genesis and source of ore-forming materials of Pb-Zn deposits in this area remain controversial.
The Dahai Pb-Zn mining area is located in the northwestern metallogenic district in northeast Yunnan in the SYGT, east of the Xiaojiang fault. Numerous Pb-Zn deposits (spots) occur in clastic rocks in this area. Although few studies on the ore-forming material sources and metallogenic mechanism of Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rock in the SYGT have been conducted, whether the ore-forming material sources and metallogenic mechanism are consistent with those of other Pb-Zn deposits in the area remain to be deciphered. It is also directly related to the studies of the Pb-Zn metallogenic system and prospecting in the depth and periphery of the deposits in this area. Therefore, the large Maliping, small Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits, which are representative of clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area, were selected for this study. Based on the analysis of the H, O, S, Sr, and Pb isotopic compositions, we traced the source of the ore-forming material, established a metallogenic model, and provided guidance for studies of the regional metallogenic mechanism. Based on the comparative analysis of the deposits, similarities, and differences in the sources of ore-forming material among the three deposits and other deposits in the area are revealed, providing guidance for the study of the Pb-Zn metallogenic system and prospecting in the depth and periphery of the deposits.

2. Regional Geology

The SYGT is located at the southwestern margin of the Yangtze Block (Figure 1a). The regional structure mainly develops several NS-trending faults supporting NE- and NW-trending secondary faults and folds [7]. Eight oblique strike-slip fault-fold belts controlled by NE-trending structures have mainly developed in the metallogenic district in northeast Yunnan [7] and have typical “polyhedral” structures (Figure 1b) [7].
Regional strata are mainly composed of basement and sedimentary cap rocks. Basement strata are mainly composed of Archean-Early Proterozoic crystalline and Mesoproterozoic folded basements [9]. The Kunyang Group (Huili Group) constitutes the fold basement, which consists of weakly metamorphosed marine volcanic and sedimentary rocks. Intrusive rocks are mainly distributed along the Anning River and Ganluo-Xiaojiang faults in a zonal manner. From south to north, they include the Jinning and Chengjiang granites, Hercynian layered basic-ultrabasic rocks, and Indosinian alkaline and acidic granites. Volcanic rocks from the Chengjiang Period are mainly intermediate-acidic intercalated basic volcanic and pyroclastic rocks and the Indosinian Period is characterized by the development of a large area of Emeishan basalts [12] with an eruption age ranging from 263 to 251 Ma [16].
The complex metallogenic structural system controls the widespread distribution of Pb-Zn deposits (Figure 1b). The Pb-Zn deposits in the metallogenic district in northeast Yunnan are mainly hosted in Mesoproterozoic epimetamorphic slate [17] and Neoproterozoic–Permian carbonate rocks. Layered, lenticular, and vein-shaped orebodies are controlled by oblique thrust fault zones.

3. Geology of the Dahai Mining Area

The Dahai Pb-Zn mining area is in the northwestern part of the metallogenic district in northeast Yunnan, adjacent to the east side of the SN-trending Xiaojiang fault. Faults and folds are well-developed in this area. NE-trending faults, including the Huize, Daibu, and Guancangqing faults, are the main structures in the area. Together with the SN-trending fault, they form the area’s main structural framework and control the distribution direction of Pb-Zn (Ag) deposits (spots). EW-trending faults include the Qingmenkou fault. The main folds in the mining area are the NE-trending Wuxing anticline and Erdaoping syncline, SN-trending Shuicaozi syncline, and Pingqing inverted anticline. Exposed strata in the mining area include the Proterozoic Kunyang Group, Upper Sinian Dengying Formation, Early Paleozoic Cambrian strata, and Late Paleozoic Devonian–Triassic strata. Three types of magmatic rocks are exposed in the region: Variscan Permian Emeishan basalt (P2), Variscan basic diabase and gabbro (υ), and Caledonian monzogranite (γ; Figure 2).
Pb-Zn deposits hosted in clastic rocks include the Laoyingqing, Maliping, and Jinniuchang deposits. The Maliping deposit is in the southwestern part of the NNE-trending Huize-Yiliang structural belt and is controlled by the Wuxing anticline. The orebody is in the interlayer detachment fracture zone at the interface of the siliceous cataclastic dolomite and clastic rock of the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun Formation. The degree of exploration is relatively high and large-scale resources have been identified. It is the largest Pb-Zn deposit with proven resources in this area. The roof of the orebody is clastic rock. The Yuhucun Formation is in the Sinian–Cambrian transition layer, which belongs to the continental shelf shallow sea sedimentary environment. Carbonate and clastic rock are alternately deposited, So the deposit is classified as a Pb-Zn deposit in clastic rocks. The Laoyingqing deposit is in the southwestern part of the NNE-trending Huize-Yiliang structural belt and is controlled by the Wuxing anticline. The orebody occurs in the interlayer detachment fracture zone of the carbonaceous slate (clastic rock) of the Kunyang Group. The Jinniuchang deposit is located in the SW part of the NE-trending Jinniuchang-Kuangshanchang structural belt and is controlled by the Daibu fault and Pingqing inverted anticline, which formed during the same period. The orebody occurs in the NWW-trending tensile fault zone of the siltstone of the Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation (Figure 2).
Ore bodies can be seen in three forms: veins, stratiform, and lenticular. The ores consist mainly of sulfide, including sphalerite, galena, and pyrite; the gangue mineral is quartz. The ore texture mainly includes inclusion, mosaic, interstitial, automorphic, subhedral, and allomorphic granular structures. Ore structure types mainly include breccia, disseminated ore, banded ore, and veinlets (Figure 3).

4. Sample Characteristics and Analysis Methods

4.1. Sample Collection

Eight representative primary metal sulfide ores were collected from different middle sections of the II-1 and II-2 ore bodies in the Maliping deposit. Six sphalerite, three pyrite, and three galena specimens were selected.

4.2. Analysis and Test Methods

The metal sulfide ore was crushed by hand and screened with a 40–60 mesh. Single crystals with high purity (>99%) were separated under a binocular lens and then analyzed.
The Rb-Sr isotopic tests were conducted at the Wuhan Geological Survey Center of the China Geological Survey (China). The sphalerite samples were washed three to five times with ultrapure water to remove salts. To avoid the influence of secondary inclusions, an appropriate amount of sample was ground with ultrapure water in a clean agate mortar. The fluid and residual phases were then separated by centrifugation. The fluid phase was diluted with a 85Rb + 84Sr mixed diluent and injected into an AG50W × 12 cation-exchange resin column, where Rb and Sr were desorbed. Finally, the Rb-Sr isotopic composition was analyzed on the solid-state mass spectrometer Triton (00682T). By analyzing the international standard NBS-987 to calibrate the Sr isotope instrumental fractionation. The standard 87Sr/86Sr measurement value is 0.710233 ± 6, which is consistent with the recommended value (0.71023 ± 5). The errors of 87Rb/86Sr and 87Sr/86Sr ratios (2σ) are 2% and 0.02%, respectively. For a detailed experimental process, please refer to Yang et al. [20].
S and Pb isotopic tests were conducted at Beijing Kehui Testing Technology Co., Ltd. (Beijing, China). For the S isotope analysis, a 253 Plus, Flash EA analyzer, and Conflo IV multi-purpose interface were used. After the sample was fully burned, all generated gases were passed through a redox reaction tube filled with WO3 and Cu wire to fully oxidize the gas. Pure SO2 gas was obtained after passing through a chromatographic column and analyzed on the mass spectrometer. The three standard substances IAEA-S3, GBW04414, and GBW04415 were used in the experiment, and the analytical accuracy of the standard samples was better than 0.2‰. For the Pb isotope analysis, the F ion in the sample was removed by using HF + HNO3, the sample was converted into chloride, and Pb was separated by the resin exchange method. Finally, Pb isotopes were measured using thermal surface ionization mass spectrometry. The background Pb of the entire process was 1 × 10−10 g. GV instruments IsoProbe-T and the static multi-receiving mode were used for the Pb isotope measurements.

5. Results

5.1. S Isotopic Composition

Ore sulfides in the Maliping deposit mainly include sphalerite, pyrite, and galena. The results of the S isotope analyses are shown in Table 1 and Figure 4a. Galena, sphalerite, and pyrite in the Maliping deposit are rich in heavy S isotopes, where the δ34S values range from 8.25‰ to 30.30‰, with an average of 15.58‰. The δ34S values of the six sphalerites vary from 8.25‰ to 13.20‰, with an average of 10.04‰. The δ34S values of the three galena specimens range from 14.96‰ to 20.21‰, with an average of 16.80‰, and those of the three pyrites vary from 21.48‰ to 30.30‰, with an average of 25.45‰. The δ34S of sphalerite is less than that of galena and the value obtained for galena is significantly less than that of pyrite (Figure 4a). The variation of the S isotope composition in the mining area is large, indicating that reduced S in the mining area may not be a single source.
The S isotopic characteristics of the Maliping deposit are consistent with those of most Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT, with δ34S values ranging from 8 to 20‰ (Figure 4b).

5.2. Pb Isotopic Composition

The Pb isotopic compositions of the Maliping deposits are shown in Table 2. The 206Pb/204Pb values of ore sulfide in the Maliping deposit ranged from 17.8924 to 17.9927, with a range value of 0.0004. The 207Pb/204Pb values ranged from 15.6422 to 15.6616, with a range value of 0.0003. The 208Pb/204Pb values ranged from 37.9219 to 38.0572, with a range value of 0.0008.
The Pb isotopic composition of the deposit is similar to that of the Chipu deposit, showing a narrow belt of linear horizontal extension within the Pb isotopic range corrected by the age of the basement rocks (Kunyang Group). It has been suggested that this feature is the result of the mixing of Pb from the Precambrian basement with secondary radiogenic Pb from overlying strata [33]. Other major Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT mainly fall in the Pb isotope range of Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks and basement rocks and extend vertically (Figure 5a).

5.3. Rb-Sr Isotope Results

The Rb-Sr isotopic analysis results obtained for the Maliping deposit are listed in Table 3. The Rb content of all sphalerite samples is relatively low (0.01294–0.0405 × 10−6), the Sr content varied from 0.1407 to 0.2124 × 10−6, the 87Rb/86Sr ratio ranged from 0.2652 to 0.6504 (mean 0.4186, n = 4), and the 87Sr/86Sr ratio varied from 0.71112 to 0.71597 (mean 0.71325, n = 4). The ideal Rb-Sr isochron age was not obtained because of the low Rb and Sr contents and the small variations in the 87Rb/86Sr and 87Sr/86Sr ratios.
The Rb-Sr isotopic compositions obtained for the Laoyingqing deposit are also listed in Table 3. The isochron age of sphalerite was determined to be 209.8 ± 5.2 Ma [17].

6. Discussion

6.1. S Source

The total S isotope composition of the hydrothermal solution during sulfide precipitation can be used to determine the S source of the deposit [44]. Barites and other sulfates are rare in the Maliping deposit, indicating a low oxygen fugacity. This indicates that the δ34S value of ore sulfide represents the total S isotope composition of the hydrothermal solution and can be used to directly trace S sources [45].
The SN-trending Xiaojiang fault is a regional deep fault that provides channels at various locations for fluid circulation [7]. The Maliping deposit is east of the Xiaojiang fault and is located at the intersection of the Xiaojiang fault and NNE-trending Dongchuan-Wuxing-Luozehe structural belt. It is mainly controlled by the NE-trending Wuxing anticline. The main magmatic rocks in the Dahai mining area and SYGT are the Late Permian Emeishan basalt (~260 Ma) [46,47,48,49,50] and the basic diabase vein (156–166 Ma) [51]. The basalt formed before the regional metallogenic period (200 Ma) [52], whereas the diabase vein formed after the metallogenic period. Evidence for magmatism during the mineralization has not yet been found. Furthermore, systematic isotope studies (Pb-Sr) of the Maliping deposits do not support the participation of magmatic fluid (material) in mineralization. Therefore, it is less likely that the deep mantle-derived S(−3.0‰–+3.0‰) in this area participated in mineralization.
Gypsum, halite pseudocrystals, and bird’s-eye dolomite have been reported in the Dengying Formation, which indicates gypsum salt deposition [53]. The δ34S value of marine sulfate in the Sinian Dengying period of the Yangtze Block ranges from 20.0 to 38.7‰ [54], and the δ34S value of marine sulfate in the phosphorites of the Lower Cambrian Meishucun Formation (Yuhucun Formation) ranges from 17.4 to 33.6‰ [55]. Marine sulfates can form reduced S through bacterial S reduction (BSR) and thermochemical S reduction (TSR) [56]. Generally, BSR occurs at relatively low temperatures (<120 °C, usually 50–70 °C) [57,58]. The S isotope fractionation generally varies from 4.0 to 46.0‰ and the δ34S value of H2S is typically negative [58]. However, TSR requires a relatively high temperature (>150 °C). At 150 °C, seawater sulfate can form a 10–25‰ fractionation with reduced S based on TSR, the ∆δ34S decreases with an increase in the temperature: at 150 °C, ∆δ34S = 15‰; at 200 °C, ∆δ34S = 10‰ [57,59,60]. However, S isotope fractionation between S in the metal sulfide and reduced S is not notable during sulfide precipitation. Therefore, in metal deposits, the δ34S value of metal sulfide, with reduced S provided by TSR, should be 10–20‰ lower than that of seawater sulfate in the wall rock [26]. Studies on fluid inclusions in sphalerite and gangue minerals of several major deposits in the SYGT have shown that the homogenization temperature of the inclusions ranges from 115 to 280 °C, with an average range of 150–250 °C [17,18]. The average homogenization temperature of fluid inclusions from the Maliping deposit is 255 °C [19]. At this temperature, TSR may be the main mechanism responsible for the transformation of SO42− into H2S in the hydrothermal solution.
The δ34S value of sulfides in the Maliping deposit ranges from 8.25 to 30.30‰, with an average of 15.58‰, which is lower than that of evaporites but very close to the S isotope fractionation caused by TSR. At the same time, the δ34S value is very close to the average δ34S value (generally 8–20‰) of most Pb-Zn deposits where reduced S is derived from the formation of seawater sulfate in the wall rock based on TSR [13,21,61,62,63,64] in the SYGT (Figure 4b). Therefore, reduced S in the deposit is mainly derived from the formation of seawater sulfate in the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun Formation in the wall rock and the underlying Sinian Dengying Formation based on TSR. The reduced S of the Jinniuchang deposit is mainly derived from the seawater sulfate in the underlying dolomite of the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun and Sinian Dengying formations based on TSR [18]. The S in the sulfides of the Laoyingqing deposit is mainly derived from the pyrolysis of S-bearing organic matter in the carbonaceous slate of the Kunyang Group [17], which is notably different from that of other Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT (Figure 4b).

6.2. Sources of Ore-Forming Materials

6.2.1. Source of Ore-Forming Fluid

The H and O isotopic compositions of the Maliping, Laoyingqing, Jinniuchang, and the SYGT Pb-Zn deposits are listed in Table 4. Based on the δD-δ18Owater relationship diagram (Figure 6), the analysis is as follows.
One sample from each of the three deposits falls within the range of primary magmatic water. However, magmatic rocks exposed in the Dahai mining area are mainly Permian Emeishan basalts, which are older than the mineralization and have much lower 87Sr/86Sr values than the ore (see discussion below). Therefore, it is unlikely that the ore-forming fluid is derived from magmatic water.
All H and O isotopes of quartz from the three deposits plot between metamorphic water and organic matter fluid. Combined with the structural ore control, these results suggest that ore-forming fluids are mainly derived from a mixture of tectonic-related fluids (tectonic fluids) and organic matter fluids, in addition to basin brine.
Sverjensky suggested that MVT-type Pb-Zn deposits are closely related to organic matter [66]. The lateral drift of δ18O in the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits is small, whereas the δD value shows a greater vertical drift, which differs from the larger lateral drift of the δ18O value of the MVT-type Tianbaoshan and Daliangzi Pb-Zn deposits but is similar to the δD-δ18O characteristics of the Chipu Pb-Zn deposits, except for the δD variation range, which is smaller than that of the Chipu Pb-Zn deposits in the region (Figure 6, Table 4). The mineralization in the Chipu Pb-Zn deposit indicates the involvement of organic matter [26] and it has been speculated that the large vertical “drift” of the H isotope in the ore-forming fluids of the three deposits may be due to the presence of organic H during the mineralization. The gas in the fluid inclusions from Jinniuchang is mainly CH4, indicating that organic matter was involved in the mineralization [18]. The organic matter is rich in black carbonaceous argillaceous siltstone from the Yuhucun Formation, carbonaceous shale from the Qiongzhusi Formation, and carbonaceous slate from the Kunyang Group, and may be involved in the mineralization of the Maliping, Jinniuchang, and Laoyingqing deposits.
Table 4. Hydrogen and oxygen isotopic compositions in Maliping, Laoyingqing, Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits, and major Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT.
Table 4. Hydrogen and oxygen isotopic compositions in Maliping, Laoyingqing, Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits, and major Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT.
DepositMineralSample QuantityδD‰δ18Ofluid‰Source
MalipingQuartz7−98.2~−57.86.27–11.07[19]
LaoyingqingQuartz8−93.9~−70.94.69–6.79[67]
JinniuchangQuartz3−96.4~−75.58.49–8.80[17]
HuizeCalcite15−59.8–43.56.9~9.3[13,68]
MaopingCalcite3−64.0~−35.0−3.7~−1.1[69]
MaozuSphalerite, fluorite, quartz3−78.1~−47.9−6.7~6.9[2,70]
DaliangziCalcite, sphalerite, quartz6−74.6~−40.3−5.3~3.3[71]
TianbaoshanSphalerite, quartz5−51.2~−47.6−1.9~3.7[28,72]
ChipuQuartz32−151.4~−48.35.1~8.2[26]
Therefore, the ore-forming fluids of the three deposits derived from the mixed hydrothermal fluid consisting of deep-source fluid flowing through the deep-fold basement (Kunyang Group) and basin brine that leaches organic matter from the wall rock during its migration process.

6.2.2. Mineral Sources

The Pb isotope composition range in different ore bodies, types, and minerals of the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits is small, which indicates that the Pb sources are consistent (Table 2). The change rate of normal Pb generally ranges from 0.3 to 1% and the range of the Pb isotope ratios in the three deposits is smaller than 1, indicating a relatively stable Pb source (Table 2) [17,18]. The Pb isotopic compositions of the sulfides in the three deposits are uniform, which may be caused by a (completely) mixed or single Pb source. The Pb isotopic compositions of the sulfides show a linear trend in the 208Pb/204Pb-206Pb/204Pb diagram (Figure 5b,d,f), which indicates mixed Pb sources [73,74]. The Pb isotopic compositions of all samples from the three deposits in the 207Pb/204Pb-206Pb/204Pb diagram (Figure 5a,c,e) show an approximate east-west straight line on the average evolution line of Pb in the upper crust, which indicates that Pb ore is mainly derived from the upper crust, with a small orogenic amount.
Considering the extensive exposure of Emeishan basalt and basement rocks (Kunyang and Huili Groups) in the SYGT and that main host rock of the Pb-Zn deposits are carbonate rocks, many scholars believe that the ore-forming materials of the Pb-Zn deposits in the area are jointly provided by the three, but their contributions are different: (1) they are mainly provided by carbonate rocks [13]; (2) they are mainly provided by Precambrian basement rocks [4]; and (3) Emeishan basalt not only provides some ore-forming materials but also provides the main thermal power source [11].
The Pb isotopic content of the ore in the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits notably differs from that of the area’s basalt, Sinian dolomite, and Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks. They are consistent with the basement rocks of the Kunyang Group (Figure 5a,c,e). The Pb isotope compositions of the Maliping deposit plot within the range of basement rocks (Figure 5a), indicating that the metals in the ore-forming fluid of the deposit are mainly provided by basement rocks (Kunyang Group) and that the Pb isotope has undergone homogenization during the ore-forming process. The metals in the ore-forming fluid of the Jinniuchang deposit are consistent with those of the Maliping deposit [18]. The metals in the ore-forming fluid of the Laoyingqing deposit are also derived from the basement rocks (Kunyang Group). Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks and Dengying Formation dolomite also provide a small amount of metal materials and the Pb isotope contents are uniform during the ore-forming process [17]. This notably differs from the main sources of Pb ore in most other Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT (Figure 5a,c,e).
The results of previous studies suggest that the time frame of the Emeishan basaltic magmatism activity is ~260 Ma, whereas the regional Pb-Zn metallogenic age is ~200 Ma, representing a difference of more than 50 Ma [52,75]. This indicates that there is no direct genetic relationship between them, and it is possible that ore-forming fluids leached some ore-forming metals in the Emeishan basalt during migration [14].
The isotopic dating results show that the ore-forming age of the deposits in the SYGT ranges from Late Triassic to Early Jurassic, with a concentration of ~200 Ma [52]. The Rb-Sr isochron age of sphalerite from the Laoyingqing deposit is 209.8 ± 5.2 Ma, which is consistent with the latter conclusion [17]. The 87Sr/86Sr ratio of the four sphalerite samples from the Maliping deposit ranges from 0.710377 to 0.714149 (mean: 0.712073) after age correction. This mean value is close to but slightly lower than that of the continental crust (mean 0.719) and higher than that of mantle Sr (0.707) [76]. Therefore, it is believed that the ore-forming materials of the deposit are mainly derived from continental crust, which is in good agreement with the Pb isotope tracing results.
Some scholars believe that the Pb-Zn ore-forming fluid in the SYGT may be a mixture of three fluids flowing through the basement rocks, sedimentary rocks of different strata, and Emeishan basalt [11,14,15,41,77]. Based on the comparative analysis in Figure 7, the (87Sr/86Sr)200 Ma values of the main deposits in the SYGT are notably higher than those of the mantle and Emeishan basalts, indicating that the ore-forming materials cannot be completely provided by the mantle and Emeishan basalts. This is consistent with the previous conclusion that the Emeishan mantle plume cannot contribute many ore-forming materials through numerous geological and geochemical studies [18,78,79]. The (87Sr/86Sr)200 Ma values of the main deposits in the area are higher than those of Upper Sinian–Permian sedimentary rocks and lower than those of basement rocks, suggesting that the ore-forming minerals are mainly provided by both the sedimentary rocks of the host strata and the basement rocks. The Laoyingqing, Huize, and Daliangzi deposits have higher (87Sr/86Sr)200 Ma values, indicating that the ore-forming materials are mainly derived from the basement rocks (Kunyang Group). The (87Sr/86Sr)200 Ma values of the Maliping, Maoping, Shanshulin, Shaojiwan, and Tianqiao deposits are more similar to those of Upper Sinian to Permian carbonate rocks (0.7073–0.7111), indicating that the ore-forming materials mainly derived from marine carbonate rocks.
Therefore, it has been suggested that the Sr in ore-forming fluids of the Maliping and Laoyingqing deposits is derived from a mixture of ore-forming fluids flowing through the basement rocks (Kunyang Group) and sedimentary rocks of the caprock, which are the same as the main deposits in the SYGT.

6.3. Metallogenic Mechanism

The Rb-Sr age of the Laoyingqing deposit is consistent with that of most other Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT (230–190 Ma), within the error range (Table 5). The Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits have similar mineral compositions, homogenization temperatures, salinities of fluid inclusions, and sources of ore-forming materials and fluids. All ore bodies are vein-like and layered and are controlled by structures belonging to the northeast structural belt system [86]. Furthermore, the three deposits have several characteristics in common with other deposits in the SYGT such as compression structure, ore control by fold and fault-fold structures, notable epigenetic characteristics, simple mineral composition, vein and lenticular orebodies, and a weak relationship with magma (Emeishan mantle plume). The ore-forming fluids of the three deposits are medium-high temperature and medium-low salinity, consistent with the main Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT (Table 5). Therefore, the three Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area may have formed synchronously with other Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT under a regional hydrothermal event triggered by the Late Indosinian collision orogeny. Their metallogenic dynamic background is related to the closure of the Paleotethys Ocean caused by the collision between the Indosinian and Yangtze blocks in the Indosinian Period (230–200 Ma) [17].
The ore-forming fluid of three Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks of the Dahai mining area is mainly derived from the mixed hydrothermal solution of deep-source fluid flowing through the basement (Kunyang Group) and basin brine containing organic matter. Driven by tectonic dynamics, the high-pressure deep-source fluid continues to rapidly migrate upward, which prevents the basin fluid in the stratum from migrating downward along the fault, and it is impossible for the two fluids to flow and mix simultaneously in opposite directions in the fault. Considering that reduced S generation requires a large amount of heat and organic matter, to ensure the simultaneous existence of SO42−, organic matter, and thermal energy to generate reduced S, the basin fluid should be migrated to the ore-bearing space in the early stage, and the deep-source fluid follows in the later stage and mixes with the basin fluid for mineralization.
In summary, the metallogenic mechanism of Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area is as follows: (1) The formation of the Indosinian orogenic belt and migration of the basin brine: The Paleotetian Ocean closed due to the Indosinian (230–200 Ma) collision and orogeny between the Indosinian and Yangtze blocks and SSW-direction tectonic stress field from the Indosinian Block, forming the Nanpanjiang-Youjiang orogenic belt and the Nanpanjiang foreland basin in the southeastern part of northeast Yunnan. Owing to orogenic uplift gravity, the basin fluid containing organic matter migrated along the carbonate karst and fractures of Cambrian and Sinian strata at a large scale and over long distances, gradually extracting a small amount of major metallogenetic metal ions, such as Pb and Zn, from the siltstone of the Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation and sulfate from the gypsum salt in marine carbonate of the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun Formation. This led to the formation of medium-high-salinity acidic fluid containing a small amount of ore-forming materials and a large amount of SO42−.This fluid filled the detachment fracture zone of the core and SE wing of the Wuxing anticline as well as the tensile space of the fault in the footwall of the Guancangqing fault in the early stage. (2) The formation of a strike-slip fault-fold structural system and ore-rich fluid: With regional tectonic stress conducted into the Yangtze Block, the NE-trending Mile-Shizong deep fault has left oblique strike-slip and the NW-trending Yadu-Ziyun fault exhibits right oblique strike-slip. Owing to the barrier of the ancient land of Kang-Dian, the Xiaojiang, Puduhe, and Lvzhijiang deep faults exhibit a left strike-slip, forming an intracontinental strike-slip fault-fold structure system in the SYGT [87]. Simultaneously, a fault-fold structure composed of the Daibu and Pingqing inverted anticlines and Wuxing anticlines formed in the Dahai mining area. Driven by the NW-SE tectonic stress field, the high-temperature and low-salinity deep-source fluid migrated upward on a large scale along the Xiaojiang, Huize, Qingmenkou, and Daibu faults and gradually extracted major ore-forming metal ions, such as Pb and Zn, from the basement to form medium-salinity fluid rich in ore-forming materials. (3) Fluid mixing, unloading, and tectonic fluid coupling: The medium-salinity fluid rich in ore-forming materials interacted with the structure during its upward migration, which affected the flow rate and discharge of the ore-forming fluid. When the fluid migrated to the detachment fracture zone of the core and SE wing of the Wuxing anticline and the tensile space of fault in the footwall of the Guancangqing fault, its migration speed decreased due to the “barrier layer” and it mixed with the basin fluid. The thermal energy caused by the deep-source fluid led to the pyrolysis of S-bearing organic matter. Subsequently, reduced S was generated and the TSR started, in which SO42− in the fluid was converted into H2S, and reduced S was generated. In a reducing environment, metal sulfides precipitated, and ores formed (Figure 8).
Table 5. Comparison of characteristics between Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits and main Pb-Zn deposits in SYGT.
Table 5. Comparison of characteristics between Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang deposits and main Pb-Zn deposits in SYGT.
DepositsPositionHost RocksPb + Zn Reserves/GradeOre-Controlling StructuresOrebodySalinity (wt.% NaCl)/Th (°C)Symbiotic MineralsOre-Forming Age (Ma)
and Test Method		Source
HuizeNE YunnanEarly Carboniferous
dolostone		>5 Mt/25%–30% NE-trending thrust faultsStratiform,
lenticular		13–18 and 6–12/150–221 and 250–350 Galena, sphalerite, pyrite, arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, limonite, calcite, dolomite, quartzSphalerite Rb-Sr: 223.5 ± 3.9, 226 ± 6.4, 196.3 ± 1.8[7,22,80]
MaopingUpper Devonian dolostone and limestone3 Mt/>25%Anticline and NW-trending faultsStratoid,
lenticular, vein		0.8–23/200–215 and 260–300Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, calcite, quartzSphalerite Rb-Sr: 321.7±5.8[7,69,82]
MaozuLate Sinian dolostone2 Mt/12%–14%NE-trending foldStratoid2.8–5.3/153–248Sphalerite, galena, calcite, dolomite, quartz, fluoriteCalcite Sm-Nd: 196 ±13 [7,24]
LehongLate Sinian dolostone2.4 Mt/>15%NW-trending faultsStratoid,
lenticular, vein		11.3–14.5/165–229Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, arsenopyrite, dolomite, quartzSphalerite Rb-Sr: 200.9 ± 8.3[7,26,79]
MalipingInterface between Early Cambrian siliceous dolomite and clastic rock>0.5 Mt/
15.89%		NE-trending
anticline		Stratoid,
lenticular, large lentil-like		5.6–15.7/220–309Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, dolomite, calcite, quartz, bariteNo dataThis paper; [19]
LaoyingqingCarbonaceous slate of the Middle Proterozoic Kunyang Group<0.1 Mt/<10% NE-trending
fold		Finely vein7.2–20.7
/130–275 		Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, quartz, calciteSphalerite Rb-Sr: 209.8 ± 5.2[17]
JinniuchangEarly Cambrian argillaceous siltstone<0.1 Mt/<10%Pb + ZnNE-trending fault-fold structureVein6.5~14.0/165–274Galena, sphalerite, pyrite, calcite, quartzNo data[18]
DaliangziSW
Sichuan		Late Sinian dolostone4.5 Mt/10%–12% NW-trending faultsLenticular, vein18/170–225 Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, chalcopyrite, quartz, calcite, dolomiteCalcite Sm-Nd: 204.4 ± 1.2[26,34]
TianbaoshanLate Sinian dolostone2.6 Mt/10%–15% NNE-trending faultsStratoid,
lenticular, vein		12.4–20/157–267Sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, dolomite, calcite, quartzZircon U-Pb age of diabase: >166[28,51]
ChipuLate Sinian dolostone0.65 Mt/10.4% NW-trending faults and NE-trending faultsStratoid,
lenticular		8.5–17/130–250Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, dolomite, calcite, quartz, asphaltBitumen Re-Os: 292.0 ± 9.7,
165.7 ± 9.9 		[26,88]
ShanshulinNW GuizhouLate Carboniferous dolomitic limestone>0.5 Mt/>20%NW-trending thrust faultsStratoid, vein<15/150–280Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, dolomite, calciteNo data[31,89]
ShaojiwanPermian and Devonian
dolomitic limestone and dolostone		0.5 Mt/15%–20% NW-trending foldStratoid0.9–17.5/115–170Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, dolomite, calciteNo data[32,89]
TianqiaoCarboniferous dolostone0.4 Mt/15%–18%NW-trending foldStratoid9.6–14.2/150–270 Sphalerite, galena, pyrite, dolomite, calciteSphalerite Rb-Sr: 191.9 ± 6.9[14,75]

7. Conclusions

(1)
The ore-forming fluids of the three Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area are derived from mixed hydrothermal fluid consisting of deep-source fluid flowing through the deep-fold basement (Kunyang Group) and basin brine that leaches organic matter from the wall rock during its migration process.
(2)
The reduced S of the Maliping and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks is derived from reduced S generated by seawater sulfate by the TSR in the Lower Cambrian Yuhucun and Sinian Dengying formations. The reduced S of the Laoyingqing Pb-Zn deposit is mainly derived from the reduced S generated by the pyrolysis of S-bearing organic matter in the carbonaceous slate of the Kunyang Group. The metals in the ore-forming fluids of the three deposits are derived from basement rocks (Kunyang Group) and a small portion is derived from Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks and dolomite of the Dengying Formation.
(3)
The three deposits belong to the same metallogenic system as other major Pb-Zn deposits in the SYGT and formed synchronously with other local Pb-Zn deposits under a regional hydrothermal event triggered by collision orogeny in the Late Indosinian Period (~200 Ma). A unified metallogenic model of Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks in the Dahai mining area in which two fluids successively migrate and mix for mineralization is established.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, H.G. and R.H.; data curation, L.M.; formal analysis, H.G. and G.C.; funding acquisition, R.H.; investigation, H.G. and G.C.; project administration, L.M.; supervision, R.H. and P.W.; writing—original draft, H.G.; writing—review and editing, R.H. and P.W. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 42172086 and 41572060), the Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects (No.202202AG050014), the Fund of China Yunling Scholars (2015), the Fund of Mineral Resources Prediction and Evaluation Engineering Laboratory of Yunnan Province in China (2010), and the Fund of Innovation Team of Yunnan Province in China (2012).

Data Availability Statement

Not applicable.

Acknowledgments

I would like to express my gratitude to Wang Shengkai, General Manager of Yunnan Chihong Zinc Germanium Co., Ltd., and Guo Zhonglin, a senior engineer, for their strong support and help with fieldwork.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Figure 1. (a) Simplified tectonic map of south China [2]; (b) Distribution map of main faults and deposits in the Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Pb-Zn metallogenic triangle area [2].
Figure 1. (a) Simplified tectonic map of south China [2]; (b) Distribution map of main faults and deposits in the Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Pb-Zn metallogenic triangle area [2].
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Figure 2. Geological map and geological section of Dahai Pb-Zn mining area.
Figure 2. Geological map and geological section of Dahai Pb-Zn mining area.
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Figure 3. Characteristics of ore bodies and ore of Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits [17,18,19]. (a,b) stratiform orebody and breccia ore controlled by interlayer faults in Maliping Pb-Zn deposit; (c) pyrite and sphalerite coexist, galena metasomatic sphalerite and fine pyrite, and quartz metasomatic galena, sphalerite and fine pyrite; (d,e) vein orebody and breccia ore of the Laoyingqing Pb-Zn deposit; (f) quartz metasomatic sphalerite and coarse-grained pyrite, and pyrite is metasomatized by sphalerite; (g,h) stratiform orebody and breccia ore of Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit; and (i) fine pyrite metasomatic chalcopyrite, and quartz contains galena. (Sp—sphalerite; Gn—galena; Py—pyrite; Qz—quartz; Cp—chalcopyrite).
Figure 3. Characteristics of ore bodies and ore of Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits [17,18,19]. (a,b) stratiform orebody and breccia ore controlled by interlayer faults in Maliping Pb-Zn deposit; (c) pyrite and sphalerite coexist, galena metasomatic sphalerite and fine pyrite, and quartz metasomatic galena, sphalerite and fine pyrite; (d,e) vein orebody and breccia ore of the Laoyingqing Pb-Zn deposit; (f) quartz metasomatic sphalerite and coarse-grained pyrite, and pyrite is metasomatized by sphalerite; (g,h) stratiform orebody and breccia ore of Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit; and (i) fine pyrite metasomatic chalcopyrite, and quartz contains galena. (Sp—sphalerite; Gn—galena; Py—pyrite; Qz—quartz; Cp—chalcopyrite).
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Figure 4. Histograms of the sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides in the Maliping deposit (a) and Comparison of sulfur isotopic Compositions between the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit and the major deposits in the SYGT [21] (b). (Huize [2,12,13,22]; Maoping [2,23]; Maozu [2,12,24]; Lehong [25]; Chipu [12,26]; Daliangzi [2,12,26,27]; Tianbaoshan [2,12,28,29,30]; Shanshulin [31]; Shaojiwan [32]; and Tianqiao [14]).
Figure 4. Histograms of the sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides in the Maliping deposit (a) and Comparison of sulfur isotopic Compositions between the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit and the major deposits in the SYGT [21] (b). (Huize [2,12,13,22]; Maoping [2,23]; Maozu [2,12,24]; Lehong [25]; Chipu [12,26]; Daliangzi [2,12,26,27]; Tianbaoshan [2,12,28,29,30]; Shanshulin [31]; Shaojiwan [32]; and Tianqiao [14]).
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Figure 5. Plots of 207Pb/204Pb vs. 206Pb/204Pb for the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit. (a,c,e) and Plots of 208Pb/204Pb vs.206Pb/204Pb for the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit (b,d,f). (Sinian Dengying Formation Dolostone, Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks, Basement rocks, and Emeishan basalt [1,2,4,8,22,34,35,36,37,38]; trends for the upper crust (U), orogen (O), mantle (M) and lower crust (L) are taken from Zartman and Doe [39]; Huize [40,41,42]; Maoping [2,23]; Maozu [2,24]; Chipu [26]; Daliangzi [43]; Tianbaoshan [28]; Tianqiao [14]; Shaojiwan [32]; and Shanshulin [31]).
Figure 5. Plots of 207Pb/204Pb vs. 206Pb/204Pb for the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit. (a,c,e) and Plots of 208Pb/204Pb vs.206Pb/204Pb for the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit (b,d,f). (Sinian Dengying Formation Dolostone, Devonian–Permian carbonate rocks, Basement rocks, and Emeishan basalt [1,2,4,8,22,34,35,36,37,38]; trends for the upper crust (U), orogen (O), mantle (M) and lower crust (L) are taken from Zartman and Doe [39]; Huize [40,41,42]; Maoping [2,23]; Maozu [2,24]; Chipu [26]; Daliangzi [43]; Tianbaoshan [28]; Tianqiao [14]; Shaojiwan [32]; and Shanshulin [31]).
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Figure 6. Diagram of δD vs.δ18Ofluid for quartz separates from the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits [65].
Figure 6. Diagram of δD vs.δ18Ofluid for quartz separates from the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposits [65].
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Figure 7. Comparison of(87Sr/86Sr) t (t = 200 Ma) ratios among the major SYGT Pb-Zn deposits, sedimentary rocks, basement rocks, EmeishanBasalts, and upper mantle. (Huize [80]; Maozu [81]; Maoping [82]; Daliangzi [83]; Shanshulin [31,77]; Shaojiwan [32]; Tianqiao [14]; Chipu [26,77]; Upper mantle [76]; Emeishan basalts [11]; Sedimentary rocks [8,9,31,32]; and Proterozoic basement rocks [84,85]).
Figure 7. Comparison of(87Sr/86Sr) t (t = 200 Ma) ratios among the major SYGT Pb-Zn deposits, sedimentary rocks, basement rocks, EmeishanBasalts, and upper mantle. (Huize [80]; Maozu [81]; Maoping [82]; Daliangzi [83]; Shanshulin [31,77]; Shaojiwan [32]; Tianqiao [14]; Chipu [26,77]; Upper mantle [76]; Emeishan basalts [11]; Sedimentary rocks [8,9,31,32]; and Proterozoic basement rocks [84,85]).
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Figure 8. Metallogenic model of Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks of Dahai mining area.
Figure 8. Metallogenic model of Pb-Zn deposits in clastic rocks of Dahai mining area.
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Table 1. Sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides in the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit.
Table 1. Sulfur isotopic compositions of sulfides in the Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit.
DepositSample No./QuantityMineralδ34S‰Source
MalipingMLP-1Sphalerite11.06This paper
MLP-2Sphalerite8.25
MLP-3Sphalerite8.98
MLP-5Sphalerite8.73
MLP-6Sphalerite10.03
MLP-7Sphalerite13.20
MLP-2-1Galena20.21
MLP-6-1Galena14.96
MLP-8-1Galena15.22
MLP-2-2Pyrite21.48
MLP-3-2Pyrite24.57
MLP-8-2Pyrite30.30
Laoyingqing7Sphalerite−2.62~1.42[17]
1Pyrite11.93
Jinniuchang7Galena9.34~20.70[18]
4Pyrite20.70~25.66
1Sphalerite21.49
Table 2. Pb isotopic compositions of sulfides in Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit.
Table 2. Pb isotopic compositions of sulfides in Maliping, Laoyingqing, and Jinniuchang Pb-Zn deposit.
DepositSample No./QuantityMineral206Pb/204Pb2σ207Pb/204Pb2σ208Pb/204Pb2σSource
MalipingMLP-1Sphalerite17.96120.000315.64800.000338.00700.0007This paper
MLP-2Sphalerite17.99270.000415.65570.000338.05720.0008
MLP-3Sphalerite17.91400.000415.64790.000337.96580.0008
MLP-5Sphalerite17.94970.000415.65390.000338.01280.0009
MLP-6Sphalerite17.98360.000515.65790.000438.05210.0010
MLP-7Sphalerite17.98970.000315.65670.000338.05280.0007
MLP-2-1Galena17.98490.000415.65540.000338.03290.0008
MLP-6-1Galena17.98340.000315.65740.000338.05040.0008
MLP-8-1Galena17.95490.000315.66160.000337.99310.0007
MLP-2-2Pyrite17.92220.000315.64800.000337.96820.0006
MLP-3-2Pyrite17.89240.000315.64220.000337.92190.0006
Laoyingqing7Sphalerite17.9537~18.2907 15.6504~15.6755 37.9921~38.4494 [17]
1Pyrite18.0048 15.6562 38.0799
Jinniuchang7Galena17.9513~17.9996 15.6499~15.6547 37.9893~38.0687 [18]
4Pyrite17.9883~18.0081 15.6540~15.6571 38.0587~38.0918
1Sphalerite17.9996 15.6554 38.0741
Table 3. Sphalerite Rb-Sr isotopic compositions of the Maliping and Laoyingqing Pb-Zn deposit.
Table 3. Sphalerite Rb-Sr isotopic compositions of the Maliping and Laoyingqing Pb-Zn deposit.
DepositSample No./QuantityMineralRb/ppmSr/ppm87Rb/86Sr87Sr/86Sr(87Sr/86Sr)200MaSource
MalipingMLP-5Sphalerite0.028220.21240.38320.71175 ± 0.000030.710677This paper
MLP-60.012940.14070.26520.71112 ± 0.000040.710377
MLP-70.023620.18160.37540.71414 ± 0.000040.713089
MLP-100.04050.17970.65040.71597 ± 0.000030.714149
Laoyingqing4Sphalerite0.01197~0.13350.09629~0.25230.3589~3.3360.71950~0.728290.7184~0.7194[17]
Remarks: (87Sr/86Sr)t = 87Sr/86Sr-87Rb/86Sr*(eλt-1), λRb = 1.41 × 10−11t−1, t = 200 Ma.
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