Isotopic Geochemistry of Ore Deposits and Crustal Evolution
This community investigates the chemical and isotopic signatures of rocks and minerals to reconstruct the formation of metal deposits and the history of Earth's crust.
The work centers on stable and radiogenic isotope systematics, particularly strontium, sulfur, oxygen, and carbon isotopes, applied to trace element analysis. Recurring subjects include gold deposits, rare earth elements, and detrital zircon, with a strong geographic focus on the South and North China cratons and orogenic belts. Methods rely heavily on mass spectrometry to determine isotope compositions and fractionation patterns. These tools are used to constrain the sources of mineralization, fluid inclusions, and the tectonic evolution of basins and cratons. The research is published primarily in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Chemical Geology, and Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
The community represents a significant share of research for Neodymium (22.5%), Thorium (14.8%), and Strontium (14.3%). Strontium also has the highest paper count within this group, with 3,566 papers.
The community comprises 38,562 papers, with the highest volume appearing in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Chemical Geology, and Earth and Planetary Science Letters.
Recent work includes experimental constraints on lithium-rich granites, mantle sources of rare earth elements, and isotopic evidence for carbonate precipitation in the Tibetan Plateau.
Papers behind this description
- Formation and evolution of carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu: Direct evidence from returned samples — Science, 2022 — doi:10.1126/science.abn8671
- Chromite as a key player on highly siderophile elements and osmium isotope compositions of the refractory mantle — Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 2026 — doi:10.1016/j.gca.2025.04.026
- Reassessing the spatial and temporal evolution of the Southeast Asian Tin Belt: Insights into recurrent tin mineralization — Earth-Science Reviews, 2025 — doi:10.1016/j.earscirev.2025.105233
- Calcium isotopic evidence for secondary carbonate precipitation in a large river catchment, Southeastern Tibetan Plateau — Science China Earth Sciences, 2025 — doi:10.1007/s11430-025-1691-6