Sulphur isotope patterns from the Bleiberg deposit (Eastern Alps) and their implications for genetically affiliated lead?zinc deposits

A set of 354 sulphur isotope data from the Bleiberg deposit, the type deposit of Alpine low temperature carbonate hosted Pb-Zn deposits (APT deposits), is critically evaluated applying statistical methods. The sulphur isotope patterns vary significantly among the ore horizons. This suggests a long l...

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Published in:Mineralogy and petrology 2005-05, Vol.84 (1-2), p.1-18
Main Authors: Schroll, E., Rantitsch, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Lead
Low temperature
Mineralization
Mineralogy
Seawater
Statistical analysis
Statistical methods
Sulfides
Sulfur
Zinc
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Summary:A set of 354 sulphur isotope data from the Bleiberg deposit, the type deposit of Alpine low temperature carbonate hosted Pb-Zn deposits (APT deposits), is critically evaluated applying statistical methods. The sulphur isotope patterns vary significantly among the ore horizons. This suggests a long lasting and polyphase mineralisation system. The sulphur isotope composition of barite corresponds to that of Carnian seawater (i.e. 16[per thousand] delta 34 S). The delta 34 S values of the iron sulphides correspond to data from sedimentary iron sulphides. Pb and Zn sulphides are characterized by three normally distributed delta 34 S populations with mean values of -6 to -8[per thousand], -13 to -18[per thousand], and -25 to -29[per thousand]. Heavy sulphur (>-10[per thousand] delta 34 S) indicates contribution of sulphide sulphur from epigenetic-hydrothermal fluids, whereas light sulphide sulphur (
ISSN:0930-0708
1438-1168
DOI:10.1007/s00710-004-0071-3