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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 2nd Printing. Pocket-size paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws to this clean, attractive copy, illustrated throughout in color and includes a map; 160 pages.

Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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 and 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.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Paperback,size 8vo,292 pages.Illustrated with coloured plates.Covers show some edge wear & marking + rubbing.Light browning to the fore edges otherwise contents clean & complete.Most items will incur extra charges for international shipping.These can be substantial for orders outside of Europe.Please consider this before buying.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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 and 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.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. A small publication of 57 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condizione: good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Paperback edition, 2004, in overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - covers a touch rubbed. Binding tight and appears almost unread. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text , map, tables and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustratore). 1st Edition. As new, great condition. Beautiful photography throughout. Descriptions of the Fluorite mineral found around the world and their localities identified. Illustrious imagery of Fluorite in various colors, unique structures and identifying qualities.

paperback. Condizione: As New. First Edition. signed by author. the copy is very neat, minor shelf wear on the slipcase. contents are intact and presentable. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 2nd edition. 320 pages. 9.50x8.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- 57 pages including index.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Roberto Appiani; Paul Balayer; Frank Coffa; Emanuela Cucchiari; Kevin Dixon; Gary Freeman; Walter Gabriel; Adalberto Giazotto; Peter Huber; Jan Kanis; Dawn Kellett; Eckehard Julius Petsch; Roberto Pucci; George Rossman; Thomas Schüpbach; Jeff Scovil; Fred Wilda (illustratore). In fine condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustratore). 1st Edition. In fine condition.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condizione: New. &Uumlber den AutorBruce Cairncross is Professor of Geology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a special interest in documenting and preserving southern Africa s mineralogical heritage, and is the author or co-author.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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 and 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.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa documents the interesting and relevant mineral occurrences in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Fully updated with spectacular photographs, new distribution records, and an appealing larger format, this new edition of Minerals & Gemstones of Southern Africa features: - An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineralThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences. An exploration of the spectacular minerals and gemstones of southern Africa - a region that is home to some of the most ancient rocks on Earth. A comprehensive introduction unpacks regional geology and major rock formations, and is followed by detailed descriptions of the minerals that occur here and their gemological properties. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

perfect. Condizione: Fine. Louis-Dominique Bayle; Dudley Blauwet; Zbynìk Buøival; Bruce Cairncross; Michael P. Cooper; Joël Damase; Kevin Dixon; Jesse Fisher; Albert Gilg; Brice Gobin; Michael Gray; Tema Hecht; Terry Huizing; Matthias Jurgeit; Mark Kielbaso; Moki Kokorus (illustratore). like new softcover no marks. clean text. solid binding.very light wear. ISBN matches listing Fast service with confirmation, no international or priority orders over 4lbs.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 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 and 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.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 2nd impression. tall. 296 pages (complete). A smart copy. The dustjacket is healthy, tidy. It has some scuffing, rubbing and mild marks from storage and handling. It is protected in cellophane. The blue cloth covered boards are handsome and hale. The contents are in excellent condition. The pages are bright, vivid, diligent, detailed, very clean, very clear, very confident, very generous. Tightly bound. fk. r*20/02/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, very good with light shelf wear. Many color illustrations.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Dark blue cloth with light blue lettering to fr. and sp. Col. f/piece + xix + 290 + (6, 'List of Collectors to "Minerals of South Africa" ' and list of 'Corporate Subscribers', unfolding col. map facing p. xvi, col. end-papers, col title and logo to t.p., lavishly illustrated in colour throughout with numerous text figs as well as photos, pagination is slightly odd as only actually appears from p. xvii and p.2 is to verso of p. xix. A pristine copy. Unclipped ill. jacket in protective sleeve as acquired also pristine, though buyer may want to change protective sleeve which fits a little awkwardly. Published to celebrate the centenary of the Geological Society of South Africa.Weighs over 1.8 kg unpacked so allow for additional postage, esp. outside UK. if packed weight may exceeds 2 kg. this may be substantial. 23,5 cm x 30.5 cm.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Understanding Minerals & Crystals. A clean and tightly bound book. Covers lightly shelf worn.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 290 Pages. The jacket is a little shelf rubbed. It is protected in cellophane. The boards show little wear. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*29/07/2022. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks.

Original Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. PP 236 with numerous color photos. The first half of the book covers the history and development of the Kalahari and Postmasburg iron and manganese districts. The second half concentrates on the world class mineral specimens found there.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. 12 1/4'' x 10''. 408pp. with index. Beautiful color illustrations.