Haojiahe Cu deposit is one of the typical sandstone type deposits in Chuxiong basin. It shows that the REE characteristics of tectonites, ores and formation rocks have the same source.REE geochemical characteristics of various rocks and ores are discussed and factors which affect rare earth content of tectonites and its distribution pattern are also analyzed.REE geochemical clues for prospection are proposed in this paper and it provides important geochemical information for prediction of hidden ores.