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Softcover.
First edition, 2010.
Struik Nature.
159 pages.
This handy pocket guide presents the most fascinating and important rocks and minerals found in southern Africa. Accounts include diagnostic information, full-color photographs, concise descriptions, uses, and detailed information on where species occur.
Physical characteristics of each mineral are summarized in tinted panels, and handy icons show other important information. The rock section discusses how the three main rock types form. Pocket Guide: Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa will be invaluable both to amateur geologists and budding collectors.
BRUCE CAIRNCROSS is Professor of Geology and Chairman of the Geology Department at theUniversity of Johannesburg. He has a special interest in southern Africa's mineralogical heritage,and has authored or co-authored five books.
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