Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals of southern Africa

by Bruce Cairncross

Overview

"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."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775843061
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	02/03/2015
Series:	Pocket Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

BRUCE CAIRNCROSS is Professor of Geology and Chairman of the Geology Department at the University of Johannesburg. He has a special interest in documenting and preserving southern Africa’s mineralogical heritage, and is the author or co-author of five books: Minerals of South Africa, Field Guide to Rocks&Minerals of Southern Africa, The Manganese Adventure, The Desmond Sacco Collection: focus on Southern Africa and First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa.