{"product_id":"minerals-and-gemstones-of-southern-africa-9781775847533","title":"Minerals and Gemstones of Southern Africa","description":"Southern Africa has some of the most ancient rocks on Earth and is home to many spectacular and important minerals and gemstones. \u003ci\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Gemstones of Southern Africa\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Gemstones of Southern Africa\u003c\/i\u003e features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- An introduction to the geology of the region, including a map depicting the major rock formations\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed descriptions of minerals, including their gemological properties, occurrence, and uses\u003cbr\u003e- Multiple full-color photographs of each mineral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guide is an invaluable reference for collectors, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the earth sciences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cairncross, Bruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Random House South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781775847533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.82h x 8.31w x 0.72d","brand":"Bruce Cairncross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39882745839691,"sku":"9781775847533","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_d927ae66-e6af-41c0-8228-f7ef3b42b815.jpg?v=1666098080","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/minerals-and-gemstones-of-southern-africa-9781775847533","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}