Xiuyan Jades in China

Chapter 1 Material Compositions and Properties of Xiuyan Jades
1.Names and varieties of Xiuyan Jades
2.Material Compositions and Properties of the Serpentine Jade
3.Material Compositions and Properties of the Nephrite

Chapter 2 Color, Transparency and Adsorptivity of Xiuyan Jades
1.Controlling Factors and Origins of the Color of Xiuyan Jades
2.Controlling Factors of Transparency of the Serpentine Jade
3.Thermal Activation and Adsorptivity of the Serpentine Jade

Chapter 3 Quality Evaluation of Xiuyan Jades
1.Quality Evaluation of the Serpentine Jade
2.Quality Evaluation of the Nephrite

Chapter 4 Geological Properties and Origins of the Deposits of Xiuyan Jades
1.Regional Geological Background of the Origins
2.Geological Properties of the Deposits
3.Origins and Formation Modes of the Deposits
4.Controlling Conditions and Exploration Prospects

Chapter 5 Investigations and Studies of Exploitation and Utilization History of Xiuyan Jades in Ancient Times
1.On Xiuyan Jades in Document Records Before and During the Republic of China
2.Investigation of Jade Mineral Occurrencesin Liaoning Province and Its Neighbouring Districts
3.Investigation of Unearthed Jade Objects in Liaoning Province and its Related Areas
4.Exploitation and Utilization History of Xiuyan Jades in Ancient Times

Chapter 6 Industrial Situation and Development of Xiuyan Jades
1.Mining
2.Processing
3.Selling
4.Industrial Achievements and Prospects

Chapter 7 Appreciation of Xiuyan Jade-carved Treasures
1.Basic Evaluation Elements of Jade-carved Objects
2.Appreciation of Xiuyan Jade-carved Treasures

References

Appendix
1.Photo catalogs
2.Illustration catalogs
3.Table catalogs