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Book Synopsis Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
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.
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa by : E. K. Macintosh
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:
Book Synopsis Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa by : E. K. Macintosh
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:
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
Book Synopsis Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by : E. K. MacIntosh
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:
Book Synopsis Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals of southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
Book Synopsis Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by : Edith Kathleen Macintosh
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:
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
Book Synopsis Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa by : Bruce Cairncross
Download or read book First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa written by Bruce Cairncross and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features.
Book Synopsis Understanding Minerals & Crystals by : Bruce Cairncross
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.
Book Synopsis Minerals & Crystals by : Terence McCarthy
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.
Book Synopsis Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa by : B. Cairncross
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa written by B. Cairncross and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
Book Synopsis Mineral Deposits of Southern Africa by : C. R. Anhaeusser
Download or read book Mineral Deposits of Southern Africa written by C. R. Anhaeusser and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 1072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa by : B. Cairncross
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa written by B. Cairncross and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Book of Precious Stones by : Julius Wodiska
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones written by Julius Wodiska and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
