Mineralogy and Gemology StudiesCrystal Structures and PropertiesCultural Heritage Materials Analysis
Yi Guo, Xiao-yan Yu, Yu-yu Zheng
2026.2.1GEMS & GEMOLOGY
Abstract
In 2017, the first emerald deposit in the Qinling Orogenic Belt was found in Zhen’an County, Shaanxi Province, China. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the gemological, spectroscopic, and trace element characteristics of a select set of Zhen’an emerald samples based on standard and advanced gemological
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GUO, Yi; YU, Xiao-yan; ZHENG, Yu-yu. Characterization of emeralds from zhen’an county in shaanxi, China. GEMS & GEMOLOGY, 2026, 61(4): 354–373.