Minerals of South Africa

Cairncross, Bruce

DIXON, Roger

Geological Society of South Africa

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks – they make up the solid Earth’s crust. Understanding Minerals &amp; Crystals takes a close look at minerals, how they form, why they differ and how to go about identifying them. It examines the nature of atoms and the way they bind together to form minerals with distinctive crystal structures; discusses the nature and classification of these crystals (with a mineral identification key); and offers 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-color 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.

Understanding Minerals and Crystals

Science & Math

McCarthy, Terence

Earth Sciences

Penguin Random House South Africa

This handy pocket guide presents the most fascinating and important rocks and minerals found in southern Africa. Accounts include diagnostic information, full-color photographs, concise descriptions, uses, and detailed information on where species occur. Physical characteristics of each mineral are summarized in tinted panels, and handy icons show other important information. The rock section discusses how the three main rock types form. Pocket Guide: Rocks &amp; Minerals of Southern Africa will be invaluable both to amateur geologists and budding collectors.

Pocket Guide: Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa

Nature & Ecology

A focus on the minerals and gemstones of the East African region. A comprehensive introduction unpacks the topic and the regional geology; it is followed by an A to Z of minerals and gemstones, incorporating detailed text and multiple images for each specimen. The large format allows for a superb selection of photographs – pre-cut and polished specimens (and images to portray uses and jewelry where relevant) – to bring the subject alive.

Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

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.

Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa

Southern Africa boasts many spectacular examples of rocks and minerals; volcanic lava make up the dramatic Drakensberg mountain range, granite mountains form stunning scenery in Namibia and Zimbabwe, and some of the most ancient rocks on Earth - over 3000 million years old - are to be found on the subcontinent. The region is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia. "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 southern Mozambique. Supported by more than 500 full-color 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.

Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa

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