Minerals Gemstones Of Southern Africa

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 :
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 : 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 : 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:

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 : 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 : Edith Kathleen Macintosh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781868251544
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa written by Edith Kathleen Macintosh and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775843068
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals of southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Africa’s rocks span an enormous time period and the region boasts a wealth of mineral deposits. This handy pocket guide presents a selection of the most common, fascinating and important rock and mineral species to be found here. Each entry includes:  full-colour photographs  a concise description  uses, both historic and current, and  detailed information on where in the region species are found. The physical and diagnostic characteristics of each mineral are summarized in tinted panels, and handy icons show other important information at a glance. In addition, the rock section discusses how the three main rock types form. A comprehensive glossary explains difficult technical terms. Compact and easy-to-use, the Pocket Guide – Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa will be invaluable both to amateur geologists and budding collectors.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775840581
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First 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 2013-05-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals, the latest addition to the popular Struik Nature series, introduces the most important and interesting rocks and minerals from our geologically exciting region. The guide details 30 minerals and 18 major rock types, focusing on those that are best known or most commonly found. A short introduction provides an overview of the topic; colourful photographs throughout, both of the rocks and minerals and of the particular terrain in which they are found, complement the clear text and aid identification in the field. First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals is a useful resource for the beginner geologist, curious novice, or anyone with a budding interest in southern Africa's unique geological heritage.

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.