《新疆宝石和玉石》

Introduction11

Chapter One A Brief History of the Exploration and Utilization of Xinjiang's Gems and Jades15

Chapter Two The Classification of Gems and Jades25

ChapterThree Gems31

Section 1 Beryl31

Section 2 Tourmaline37

Section 3 Garnet46

Section 4 Ruby and Sapphire53

Section 5 Precious Spodumene58

Section 6 Purple Apatite60

Section 7 Topaz62

Section 8 Amazonite63

Section 9　Diamond68

Chapter Four Jades73

Section 1 Nephrite(Hotan Jade and Jasper)73

Section 2 Kunlun Jade and Serpentine Jade110

Section 3 Lilac Purple Jade114

Section 4 Rock Crystal119

Section 5 Aventurine127

Section 6 Agate130

Section 7 Tugu(Yellow-Clay)Jade135

Section 8 Wax-yellow Jade137

Section 9 Tekes Green Jade139

Section 10 Dushan Jade140

Section 11 Sheep Liver Jade141

Section 12 Minor Graphic Stone142

Section 13 Turquoise143

Chapter Five The Genetic Types,Minerogenetic Features and Direc-tion of Prospecting of Gem and Jade Deposits145

Section 1 The Genetic Types of Gem and Jade Deposits145

Section 2 The Minerogenetic Features of Gem and Jade Deposits147

Section 3 The Direction of Prospecting of Gem and Jade Deposits157

Appendix:Major consulting document-The Chinese-English names of Xiniiang gems and jades159

Editorial Note163