This article begins with a brief historical summary covering the develop- went of the chemical analysis of geological materials in China. The emphasis is laid on the relevant R&D since the establishment of PRC. A literature }of about 800 published works is given, which is reviewed and divided into 9 headings:(1)Sample Decomposition,(2)Separation and Concentration,(3) Gravimetric Analysis,(9)Volumetric Analysis,(5)Photometric Analysis,(6) Flame Emission Method,(7)Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry,(8)Pola- rographic Analysis,(9)complete Analysis of Rocks and the Analysis of Mine- ral Separates.