Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa - Bruce Cairncross - Signed
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Signed
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9781775847533
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN-10
1775847535
ISBN-13
9781775847533
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15057262743
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Earth Sciences / Geology, Rocks & Minerals
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
549.968
Table Of Content
ForewordIntroductionGeological overviewBotswanaEswatiniLesothoNamibiaSouth AfricaSouthern MozambiqueZimbabweA to Z of minerals and gemstonesAcknowledgementsReferences and further readingIndex
Synopsis
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., An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties., 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.
LC Classification Number
QE383
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- d***o (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis is in regards to “Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa”. It’s a beautiful book that’s chock full of useful information and beautiful photographs. This seller is excellent; friendly and great communication. They responded right away to my questions. Shipping from South Africa via FedEx worked well and the cost wasn’t bad considering the distance.
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- d***o (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis is in regards to “Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa”. It’s a beautiful book that’s chock full of useful information and beautiful photographs. This seller is excellent; friendly and great communication. They responded right away to my questions. Shipping from South Africa via FedEx worked well and the cost wasn’t bad considering the distance.
- d***o (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis is “Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa”, not what the title on the listing says. Regardless, working with this seller was great; great communication, and packaging & shipping worked well. I would definitely buy from this seller again. As far as the book - it’s difficult to find in published paperback edition (I didn’t want an e-publication). After searching and searching, I finally found it for sale from this seller. It’s full of useful information and gorgeous photographs.
- d***o (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis is in regards to “Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa”. It’s a beautiful book that’s chock full of useful information and beautiful photographs. This seller is excellent; friendly and great communication. They responded right away to my questions. Shipping from South Africa via FedEx worked well and the cost wasn’t bad considering the distance.
- 8***i (21)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseKamm sogar früher an und funktionierte einwandfreiPDP Cloud Remote For PlayStation 4 (PS4) PDP051-081-NA Multimedia Remote - Black (#306085271373)