This is the first book on minerals in Namibia and a practical guide to discovering, identifying, and collecting in Namibia. An impressive, richly illustrated book with over 300 color photographs of minerals, gemstones, localities, and landscapes. Featuring photographs by Dr. Olaf Medenbach, Dr. Werner Lieber, and Rainer Bode, with over 300 unique color, partly double-page photos and 50 black and white photos, maps and historical views as well as a subject index. Printed in small print run, this is an extremelly rare copy of this scarce book.
The updated and expanded second edition's copy we are offering here includes 60 more pages than the first edition and a several new chapters (The Unusual Quartz from the Brandberg Area; New Amethyst Finds from the Goboboseb Mountains; Namibit - Rare and Diverse; Guchab in the Otavi Mountains, the source of Namibia's first Dioptase; Dioptase deposits in southern Kaokoland; New Fluorites from northwestern Namibia; A new discovery of native copper in the Otjihase mine near Windhoek; Minerals first discovered in Namibia and their type localities).
"A mineralogical journey crisscrossing Namibia. This unique book offers a truly unique experience. It is intended not only for lovers of beautiful stones, but for all friends of Namibia." (Note from the Publisher)
"...The result is a book that makes a first attempt to present some of Namibia's most beautiful mineral and gemstone treasures in words and pictures. We were supported in this endeavor by collectors from Namibia and South Africa, who gladly and willingly opened their collection cabinets and thus made it possible for the entire (mineral) world to enjoy these extraordinary 'gems'." (From the Publisher's preface - the First edition, December 2000)
"Five years have passed since the first edition, and many more fascinating trips to Namibia have taken place since then. Much has happened regarding minerals in Namibia. Therefore, we have included the articles previously published in the magazine "Minerals World" in this new edition and have also updated them. The smaller, more convenient format is intended to make this new edition a constant companion on your travels through Namibia." (From the Publisher's preface - the Second edition, February 2006)
CONTENT:
- Overview Map of the Mining Sites;
- Foreword
- Namibia's Geology - A Picture Book of Earth History;
- On the History of Mining in Namibia;
- The Brandberg and the Mineral Discoveries in its Surroundings;
- The Unusual Quartz from the Brandberg Area;
- New Amethyst Finds from the Goboboseb Mountains
- The Spitzkoppen;
- Paul Ramdohr and the Stiepelmann Beryl Site;
- Caution: Fake!
- The Blue Wonder of the Erongo - Aquamarine Hunting in Namibia's Interior;
- Miaroles in the Erongo Granite - an El Dorado for Aquamarine, Schorl, & Co.;
- Mesopotamia 504 - The Type Locality of Namibit;
- Not Just from Namibia: Namibit - Rare and Diverse;
- Gemstones and Ornamental Stones in Namibia;
- The Gemstone Mines around Usakos and Karibib;
- Spessartine Deposits in Kaokoland;
- Gemstone Tourmalines and Giant Quartz from Otjua;
- Searching for Tourmaline in Namibia;
- The Demantoids of Tubussis in Central Namibia;
- Sodalite from Swartbooisdrif, Kaokoveld;
- Golden Beryl (Heliodor) from the Hoffnungsstrahl pegmatite near Rössing;
- Zeolites from the Grootberg Pass in Namibia;
- Spectacular Monazites from the Eureka Farm near Usakos;
- The Goanikontes Boltwoodite deposit in the Namib Desert;
- Kamphaugite-(Y) from the Rössing Mine;
- The Spinel-Deposit near Okahua, Otjiwarongo area;
- Tsumeb: A Name a name known Worldwide;
- The finest: Dioptase from Tsumeb;
- Guchab in the Otavi Mountains, the source of Namibia's first Dioptase;
- Dioptase deposits in southern Kaokoland;
- Khusib Springs - Beautiful Wulfenites and more
- Mount Aukas in the Otavi Mountains - Home of the world's most beautiful Descloizites;
- Onganja - Home of beautiful Cuprites and Malachites;
- The beautiful Fluorites of Okorusu;
- New Fluorites from northwestern Namibia;
- A new discovery of native copper in the Otjihase mine near Windhoek;
- The Aris Phonolite Complex and its Minerals;
- The Alpine-Type Joints from the Gamsberg Region;
- The Green "Amethysts" from the Gamsberg Region;
- Spectacular Quartz from the Orange River;
- Rosh Pinah in Southern Namibia - a Locality for Beautiful Baryte Crystals;
- Minerals First Discovered in Namibia and Their Type Localities;
- Searching for Diamonds in the Desert Sands;
- Diamond Mining from the Seabed;
- Acknowledgements;
- The Authors.
"Namibia - Zauberwelt edler Steine und Kristalle. Ein praktischer Ratgeber zum Entdecken, Bestimmen und Sammeln in Namibia."; Illustrated softcover; Text in German; Collation complete - (1), Double-title page, 287 pages, (1); Binding is whole, strong, tight and firm, with negligible bumping, protected by mylar, overall in excellent condition. Barcode to the front cover. Ex-libris stamp and label to the third page and label to the rear paste down. Interior is in immaculate condition, apparently this volume has never been opened before us. A near fine copy of this extremelly rare book.
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- Binding Condition: Near fine
- Overall Condition: Near fine
- Size: 22,5 x 17 cm
