Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa

by Bruce Cairncross

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775840596
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	05/22/2013
Series:	Sasol First Field Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	56
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Bruce Cairncross is a professor and chairman at the University of Johannesburg's Department of Geology. He is an expert on southern Africa's minerals, gemstones and geological heritage. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published five books on the region's geology. He is also an acclaimed photographer of rocks and minerals.