1,326円 With the economy as uncertain as ever, gold panning is making a comeback. Why not pick up a piece or two of surprisingly simple equipment and check that stream by your campsite? The techniques, the pans, the pickaxes and the educated guessing required to pan gold haven't changed much since the Kl...

1,062円 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...

796円 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 m...

1,062円 Well-known geologist Nick Norman leads young readers into the absorbing world of geology. Budding rock collectors will find out all about the rocks that they’ll encounter in southern Africa, with a view to building their own rock collections. Box of Rocks is packed with fascinating information ab...

1,657円 "The Essential Introduction for New GOLD Prospectors" is for anyone curious about the United States' vast gold resources, and wishes they had their own gold mine! Most Americans aren't aware that: • The first gold rush in U.S. history happened in 1799 in North Carolina, • One of the largest gold ...

1,969円 For experts and armchair enthusiasts alike, Rocks and Minerals: A Photographic Field Guide will appeal to anyone interested in uncovering the mysteries of this subject. A general introduction is followed by an introduction to rocks covering the three groups: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, ...

1,122円 A richly illustrated and authoritative guide to the fascinating world of fluorescent and phosphorescent gems and minerals. Combining clear scientific explanation with an extensive catalogue, the book explores how ultraviolet light is used to reveal hidden properties of minerals, making it an esse...

748円 A fascinating collection of historical gemology articles that takes readers back to the early 20th century to explore classic colour-testing techniques. Carefully curated from original sources, this compact volume explains the use of tools like the dichroscope, colour filters, lenses and other op...

1,122円 Step into the rich history of jewellery craft with this curated collection of classic articles exploring the tools, techniques and artistry behind fine jewellery. Drawing on material from the early 20th century and earlier, The Craft of Jewellery Makingbrings together expert writing on gemstone c...

422円 Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Edelstene van Suider Afrika is ’n interessante gids tot die edelstene van die streek. Volkleurfoto’s en toeganklike teks sal die beginner en ontluikende natuurkenner help om die algemeenste edelstene van Suider-Afrika uit te ken, vas te stel waar hulle voorkom en leer va...

1,592円 This book addresses some of the puzzles in nature: Why do the coastlines of Africa and South America match? Why is Table Mountain flat? Why is there pumice stone on the beaches of Arniston? What causes a tsunami? How does rock get folded? etc. The simple explanations – geological, mineralogical, ...

8,888円 Fossils are essential to the reconstruction of the evolution of life and episodes in Earth history. Knowledge of biomineralization - the processes associated with the formation of mineralized biological structures - is essential to properly evaluate data derived from fossils. This book emphasizes...