Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781775847533
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
Download or read book Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by . This book was released on 2022-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features:* An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations* Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses* Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences.