Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa (Field Guide Series) - Softcover

Bruce Cairncross

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1868729850 ISBN 13: 9781868729852

Publisher: Struik Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

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."

About this title

Product Description:

This title documents the common, rare and unusual rocks and minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and southern Mozambique. The text describes in detail a wide range of the region's common and attractive rocks and minerals. It will appeal to mineral collectors, geologists, gemologists, students and anyone with and interest in the natural environment.

Review:

"Visually and functionally appealing . . . A handy little tome for professional geologists and weeked "rock hounds."Its 500-plus color photographs and thorough entries are accessible to the layperson, without sacrificing useful information for the professional." --American Reference Books Annual

About this edition

• Publisher: Struik Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1868729850
• ISBN 13: 9781868729852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288