Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province
Grossular, a widely recognized colored gemstone in the market, attains premium quality when exhibiting pale-toned orange-yellow to golden-yellow hues with high transparency. Recently, our research team identified abundant gem-grade grossular associated with skarn-type polymetallic deposits in the Mt...
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| author | Liu-Run-Xuan Chen Qiu-Yun Song Xiao-Qi Yang Xian-Chao Chen Ruo-Han Zuo Xue-Long Liu Shi-Tao Zhang Long-Fei Gui Jie-Hu Zhou Bo-De Lu |
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| description | Grossular, a widely recognized colored gemstone in the market, attains premium quality when exhibiting pale-toned orange-yellow to golden-yellow hues with high transparency. Recently, our research team identified abundant gem-grade grossular associated with skarn-type polymetallic deposits in the Mt.Bozhushan area. However, these grossular specimens are currently discarded as mining waste. To promote their sustainable utilization, we conducted a systematic sampling of Mt.Bozhushan grossular and performed comprehensive analyses including fundamental gemological testing, spectroscopic characterization, and compositional profiling through EPMA and LA-ICP-MS. This multidisciplinary approach aims to establish an objective valuation framework for Mt.Bozhushan-derived grossular. The compositional and spectral data obtained in this study provide critical theoretical foundations and technical references for developing the gemstone resources of southeastern Yunnan’s Mt.Bozhushan grossular while establishing an evaluative baseline for grossular specimens from other regional deposits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7a3eaeb5f4dc4bcfbe540303b6d531682025-08-20T02:28:28ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-03-0115431710.3390/cryst15040317Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan ProvinceLiu-Run-Xuan Chen0Qiu-Yun Song1Xiao-Qi Yang2Xian-Chao Chen3Ruo-Han Zuo4Xue-Long Liu5Shi-Tao Zhang6Long-Fei Gui7Jie-Hu Zhou8Bo-De Lu9Faculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaAnalytic & Testing Research Center of Yunnan, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaYunnan Research Institute of Gem & Jade Quality Supervision and Inspection, Kunming 650041, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaFaculty of Land Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, ChinaGrossular, a widely recognized colored gemstone in the market, attains premium quality when exhibiting pale-toned orange-yellow to golden-yellow hues with high transparency. Recently, our research team identified abundant gem-grade grossular associated with skarn-type polymetallic deposits in the Mt.Bozhushan area. However, these grossular specimens are currently discarded as mining waste. To promote their sustainable utilization, we conducted a systematic sampling of Mt.Bozhushan grossular and performed comprehensive analyses including fundamental gemological testing, spectroscopic characterization, and compositional profiling through EPMA and LA-ICP-MS. This multidisciplinary approach aims to establish an objective valuation framework for Mt.Bozhushan-derived grossular. The compositional and spectral data obtained in this study provide critical theoretical foundations and technical references for developing the gemstone resources of southeastern Yunnan’s Mt.Bozhushan grossular while establishing an evaluative baseline for grossular specimens from other regional deposits.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/4/317Mt.Bozhushangrossulargemological characteristicsspectral characteristicssoutheast Yunnan province |
| spellingShingle | Liu-Run-Xuan Chen Qiu-Yun Song Xiao-Qi Yang Xian-Chao Chen Ruo-Han Zuo Xue-Long Liu Shi-Tao Zhang Long-Fei Gui Jie-Hu Zhou Bo-De Lu Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province Crystals Mt.Bozhushan grossular gemological characteristics spectral characteristics southeast Yunnan province |
| title | Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province |
| title_full | Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province |
| title_fullStr | Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province |
| title_short | Gemological Characteristics and Spectral Characteristics of Grossular from Mt. Bozhushan in Southeast Yunnan Province |
| title_sort | gemological characteristics and spectral characteristics of grossular from mt bozhushan in southeast yunnan province |
| topic | Mt.Bozhushan grossular gemological characteristics spectral characteristics southeast Yunnan province |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/4/317 |
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