Bruce Cairncross (38 results)

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. *Brand new* Ships from USA.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fluorite is clear and colorless in its pure form, but defects and impurities endow it with an array of colors, in both fluorescent and white light, a number of which can occur in a single crystal. Those famous color zones are one of the many features that have drawn people to collect fluorite, giving it a rich history that spans cultures and millennia. Colorful fluorite has been carved into all form of vases, cups, utensils, and decorator items that have historically commanded astronomical prices. The few fluorite artifacts preserved from days of old provide a glimpse into the lives of the ancients and open questions about their sources for fluorite as well as what was known of the mineral's properties. Flourite is also an important ore. Its use as a flux for making steel has been long known, and its optical properties make it an important component in high-end lens systems. Fluorite is also man's most significant source for fluorine, which enjoys innumerable industrial applications. The commercial demand means fluorite is readily mined from places across the globe. Fluorite is generally deposited by hydrothermal fluids, which can traverse many rock types. The mineral is thus found in a variety of geologic environments and the crystals reflect that variety. From simple cubes to incredibly complex crystals, colorful fluorite occurs in association with flashy species such as galena, quartz, calcite, sphalerite, and rhodochrosite. Contributions by: Contributions by: Dmitriy Belakovskiy, Dudley Blauwet, Bruce Cairncross, Guiomar Calvo, Miguel Calvo, Fabien Cesbron Pierre Clavel, Rock Currier, Joan Deville, Rudolf Duthaler, Albert Gilg, Ray Grant, Michael Gray, Brennen Halvorson, Ian Jones, Matthias Jurgeit, Yoshiro Komuro, Ross Lillie, Guanghua Liu, Christophe Lucas, Mark Mauthner, Jason McDonald, Peter Megaw, Frank Melanson, Günther Neumeier, Erich Offermann, Arvid Pasto, John Pawloski, R. Peter Richards, Gloria Staebler, Hans Stalder, Brian Stefanec, Earl Verbeek Edited by: Edited by: Jesse Fisher, Miranda Jarnot, Günther Neumeier, Arvid Pasto, Gloria Staebler, Tom Wilson Illustrations by: Illustrations by: Louis-Dominique Bayle, Dudley Blauwet, Zbynek Burival, Bruce Cairncross, Michael P. Cooper, Joël Damase, Kevin Dixon, Eric Dowty, Jesse Fisher, Albert Gilg, Brice Gobin, Michael Gray, Tema Hecht, Terry Huizing, Matthias Jurgeit, Mark Kielbaso, Moki Kokoris, Volker Lueders, Ross Lillie, Eric Livingston, Jason McDonald, John Medici, Peter Megaw, Gunther Neumeier, Erich Offermann, Bertold Ottens, Arvid Pasto, John Rakovan, R. Peter Richards, Jeff Scovil, Hiroyuki Takano, Hajime Zenzai.

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 and 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.

Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. Various (illustrator). 1st Edition. While the ancients referred to many purple stones as Amethyst, today the term is more exclusively applied to quartz in the violet spectrum. The gemstone has long been assigned spiritual and mystical properties including protection from inebriation. However, this like-named volume offers no protection from the intoxicating power of Amethyst - a collectible that is still very much collectable. Contributions by: Reinhard Balzer, Ryan Bowling, David W. Bunk, Bruce Cairncross, Ann Frazier Si Frazier, H. Albert Gilg, Daniel Kile, Dianne Kile, Martin Gruell, Frank Melanson, Federico Pezzotta, Tomasz Praszkier, John RakovanTerry C. Wallace Edited by: H. Albert Gilg, Suzanne Liebetrau, Gloria A. StaeblerTom Wilson Illustrations by: Michael Bainbridge, Reinhard Balzer, William W. Besse, Ryan Bowling, Robert Brandstetter, Joe Budd, Bruce Cairncross, Matteo Chinellato, Rock Currier, H. Albert Gilg, Julian Gray, Martin Gruell, Martina Hesser, Daniel Kile, Dianne Kile, OT. Lj�stad, Torbjörn Lorin, Moore, Jesse La Plante Terry Ledford, Herb Obodda, Tomasz Praszkier, R. Peter Richards, George Robinson, Albert Russ, Jeff Scovil, Holly Smith, László Tóth, Anton Watzl Sr.Robert Weldon.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Paperback,size 8vo,292 pages.Illustrated with coloured plates.Covers show some edge wear & marking + rubbing.Light browning to the fore edges otherwise contents clean & complete.Most items will incur extra charges for international shipping.These can be substantial for orders outside of Europe.Please consider this before buying.

Condition: very_good. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). Item may have minor cosmetic defects marks, wears, cuts, bends, crushes on the cover, spine, pages or dust cover. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in Product Details. Item may be missing bundled media.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condition: New. 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 and 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.

Condition: New. 2023. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2023. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback edition, 2004, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - covers a touch rubbed. Binding tight and appears almost unread. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text , map, tables and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Volume housed within a slipcase. 292 pp., with more than 500 colour photos. Binding firm, and the spine remains uncreased. Pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. Overall, remains in excellent condition, with only minimal signs of wear. Size: 8" - 9" tall. Weight: 820g.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Since the first geological description of the manganese deposits in 1907, the Kalahari Manganese Field has become world-famous as a geological and mineralogical wonderland. The first mine was opened at Black Rock in 1940 and ever since, the deposits have been the subject of geological scrutiny and, simultaneously, the source of some of the finest mineral specimens in the world. Hosting enormous manganese (and iron ore) deposits, geologists and mineralogists have focused their attention on the genesis of these ancient rocks and unraveled questions such as why such prodigious amounts of these two metals occur in these ancient rocks. The Kalahari mines continue to supply the world's steel markets with manganese metal and, based on current trends, will continue to do so well into the future.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by the Author Bruce Cairncross. More than 500 colour photos for easy identification. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 292 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

paperback. Condition: As New. First Edition. signed by author. the copy is very neat, minor shelf wear on the slipcase. contents are intact and presentable. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). In fine condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 and 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.

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorBruce Cairncross is Professor of Geology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a special interest in documenting and preserving southern Africa s mineralogical heritage, and is the author or co-author.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

perfect. Condition: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). like new softcover no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustrator). 128 pages. 11.60x8.20x0.40 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 and 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.

First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light shelf wear. Many color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 2nd impression. tall. 296 pages (complete). A smart copy. The dustjacket is healthy, tidy. It has some scuffing, rubbing and mild marks from storage and handling. It is protected in cellophane. The blue cloth covered boards are handsome and hale. The contents are in excellent condition. The pages are bright, vivid, diligent, detailed, very clean, very clear, very confident, very generous. Tightly bound. fk. r*20/02/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Perfect Paperback. Condition: New. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustrator). NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.