Field Guide To Rocks Minerals Of Southern Africa

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781920544683

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Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775840589

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First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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 : B. Cairncross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mineralogy
ISBN : 1920544704

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Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa by B. Cairncross Pdf

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775843061

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Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals of southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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 : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775847535

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Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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
Page : 885 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775847540

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Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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 : E. K. Macintosh
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Gems
ISBN : 0869771418

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Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa by E. K. Macintosh Pdf

Author : E. K. Macintosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Design
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036456932

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A Guide to the Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones of Southern Africa by E. K. Macintosh Pdf

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775843344

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Understanding Minerals & Crystals by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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 : Edith Kathleen Macintosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Minerals
ISBN : 1868251543

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Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by Edith Kathleen Macintosh Pdf

Author : E. K. MacIntosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Minerals
ISBN : UCAL:B4471232

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Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa by E. K. MacIntosh Pdf

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781431702572

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First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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.

Author : Terence McCarthy,Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775847809

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Minerals & Crystals by Terence McCarthy,Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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 : Simon & Schuster
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0671244175

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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Simon & Schuster Pdf

An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations—600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections—one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781775846987

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Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa by Bruce Cairncross Pdf

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.