Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
May 2013 · Penguin Random House South Africa
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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.
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.
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About the author
Bruce Cairncross is Professor of Geology 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 a number of books, including Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa and Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa.
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