First Field Guide To Gemstones Of Southern Africa

Author : B. Cairncross
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Bruce Cairncross
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1431702579
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : B. Cairncross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781775844105
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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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 : 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 : 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 : B. Cairncross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781920544706
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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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:

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 : Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775842177
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.