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First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals, the latest additionto the popular Struik Nature series, introduces the mostimportant and interesting rocks and minerals from ourgeologically exciting region.The guide details 30 minerals and 18 major rock types,focusing on those that are best known or most commonlyfound. A short introduction provides an overview of the topic;colourful photographs throughout, both of the rocks andminerals 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 resourcefor the beginner geologist, curious novice, or anyone with abudding interest in southern Africa's unique geological heritage.

First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals, the latest additionto the popular Struik Nature series, introduces the mostimportant and interesting rocks and minerals from ourgeologically exciting region.The guide details 30 minerals and 18 major rock types,focusing on those that are best known or most commonlyfound. A short introduction provides an overview of the topic;colourful photographs throughout, both of the rocks andminerals 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 resourcefor the beginner geologist, curious novice, or anyone with abudding interest in southern Africa's unique geological heritage.

Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale, die jongstetoevoeging tot die gewilde Struik Nature-reeks, stel diebelangrikste en interessantste gesteentes en minerale vanons geologies opwindende streek bekend.Die gids beskryf 30 minerale en 18 belangrike soortegesteentes, met die klem op dié wat die bekendste ofalgemeenste is. ’n Kort inleiding gee ’n oorsig van dieonderwerp; kleurryke foto’s van die gesteentes en mineralesowel as van die besondere terrein waarin hulle voorkom, vul diehelder teks deurgaans aan en help met uitkenning in die veld.Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale is ’n nuttigehulpmiddel vir die aspirant-geoloog, weetgierige amateur, ofenigeen met ’n ontluikende belangstelling in Suider-Afrika seunieke geologiese erfenis.

Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale, die jongstetoevoeging tot die gewilde Struik Nature-reeks, stel diebelangrikste en interessantste gesteentes en minerale vanons geologies opwindende streek bekend.Die gids beskryf 30 minerale en 18 belangrike soortegesteentes, met die klem op dié wat die bekendste ofalgemeenste is. ’n Kort inleiding gee ’n oorsig van dieonderwerp; kleurryke foto’s van die gesteentes en mineralesowel as van die besondere terrein waarin hulle voorkom, vul diehelder teks deurgaans aan en help met uitkenning in die veld.Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale is ’n nuttigehulpmiddel vir die aspirant-geoloog, weetgierige amateur, ofenigeen met ’n ontluikende belangstelling in Suider-Afrika seunieke geologiese erfenis.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

Minerals are solid, naturally occurring inorganic substances that form the building blocks of rocks, and, therefore, our planet’s crust. Minerals & Crystals examines a selection of important minerals that occur on Earth, how they form, their physical characteristics, and how to go about identifying them. Mineral species descriptions detail their gemological properties, history, occurrence and uses, and are illustrated with striking full-colour photographs. An invaluable guide for collectors, gemologists, students and anyone with an interest in earth sciences. Sales points: Highly illustrated accessible guide to minerals, their chemistry and morphology; full-colour photographs of each mineral; easy ID of more than 120 minerals.