Faced with a scarcity of qualified personnel and insufficient field survey data during the nascent stage of Chinese geology, Zhang Hongzhao (1887-1951), a founding figure of the discipline, pioneered a novel research paradigm: archaeological minerology and petrology. He achieved this by systematically investigating geological clues within traditional Chinese literature through a Western academic lens and applying rigorous scientific methodologies for collation and analysis. Zhang produced a prolific body of work in this field. His contributions not only established foundational standards and provided direction for Chinese geology, but certain publications, such as?Shi Ya?(《石雅》), also garnered significant public attention, effectively advancing the dissemination of geological knowledge. This article comprehensively examines Zhang Hongzhao""s key works that integrate ancient texts with modern geological methods. It further analyzes the academic foundations, methodological framework, and explores the enduring scholarly value and societal significance of this distinctive research trajectory.