Field guide to rocks & minerals of Southern Africa Bruce Cairncross.
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TextPublication details: Cape Town: Struik, 2004. Edition: 1st edDescription: 292 pages Colour illustrations, map 22 cmISBN: 9781868 729852Subject(s): CAIRNCROSS, Bruce Cape Town, [c.2004] 1st ed 2004. Author | Geological field guide series | 1900-1999 | Earth sciences -- Natural science | South Africa | Precious stones | Planets | Cape Town (South Africa) | RocksGenre/Form: Adult Non-Fiction DDC classification: 549.968 CAIR Summary: 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-colour photographs, the text describes in detail a wide range of the regions 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. -- cover.
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Map on lining paper.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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-colour photographs, the text describes in detail a wide range of the regions 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. -- cover.
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