Minerals Gemstones Of East Africa

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775846989
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East Africa is famous for its world-class gemstones and mineral specimens, most notably the highly sought-after blue tanzanite, found only in Tanzania in a very small area in the northeast. Many other minerals and gemstones are mined in the region and this is the first publication to showcase and examine those occurring in the five countries that make up East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. The book includes: An introduction to the fascinating geology of the region, including a map depicting underlying geology and mineral occurrence; detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and diverse uses across all spheres of life (from jewellery to numerous household items and even space-shuttle components); multiple full-colour photographs of each mineral and gem specimen. An invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. Sales points: A first, fascinating record of East African minerals and gemstones; numerous beautiful photographs of each mineral in full colour; concise, authoritative and accessible text.

Author : Peter C. Keller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780945005087
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemstones of East Africa written by Peter C. Keller and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives the gem and mineral collector a book on gemstones and their occurrences, deposits and mining in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781775847533
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847543
Total Pages : 885 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones – including diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa is not only the most up-to-date publication on the minerals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, but also the first to feature the region’s gemstones. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. The book includes: An introduction to the geology of the region. Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses. Multiple full-colour photographs of the species. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: An important record of the region’s diverse mineral and gemstone heritage. Over 1 000 full-colour photographs. Concise, authoritative text.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1920544682
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa is the first definitive field guide to document the common, rare and unusual rocks and minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and also southern Mozambique. Supported by more than 500 full-colour photographs, the text describes in detail a wide range of the region's common and attractive rocks and minerals. Authoritative information is presented in a user-friendly manner and is enlivened by box and panel features. It will appeal to mineral collectors, geologists, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the natural environment.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775843343
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Minerals & Crystals written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minerals are the building blocks of rocks – they make up the solid Earth’s crust. Understanding Minerals & Crystals takes a close look at minerals, how they form, why they differ and how to go about identifying them. It begins by examining the nature of atoms and the way they bind together to form minerals with distinctive crystal structures; and it discusses the nature and classification of these crystals, and includes a mineral identification key. The second part of the book contains detailed descriptions of some 80 common and important minerals, including how they were named, their properties, ID pointers, uses and where in the world they are found. All are lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs. This book will be invaluable to those interested in any of the earth sciences, or in mineral/crystal collecting – from academics and students to general enthusiasts.

Author : Terence McCarthy
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847802
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Minerals & Crystals written by Terence McCarthy and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minerals are solid, naturally occurring inorganic substances that form the building blocks of rocks, and, therefore, our planet’s crust. Minerals & Crystals examines a selection of important minerals that occur on Earth, how they form, their physical characteristics, and how to go about identifying them. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: Highly illustrated accessible guide to minerals, their chemistry and morphology; full-colour photographs of each mineral; easy ID of more than 120 minerals.

Author : E. K. Macintosh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa written by E. K. Macintosh and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : E. K. MacIntosh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa written by E. K. MacIntosh and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : E. K. Macintosh
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780869771419
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa written by E. K. Macintosh and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: