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Howie, R.A. (1996) Cairncross, B. and Dixon, R. Minerals of South Africa, Johannesburg (Geological Society of South Africa), 1995. xix + 296 pp, numerous coloured maps and photographs. Standard Edition (ISBN 0-620-19324-7) U.S.$ 115.00; Luxury leather-bound collectors Edition (ISBN 0-620- 19325-5) U.S.$ 300.00 (available from the G.S.S.A., P.O Box 44283, Linden 2104, South Africa). Mineralogical Magazine, 60 (402) 854-855 doi:10.1180/minmag.1996.060.402.22

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TitleCairncross, B. and Dixon, R. Minerals of South Africa, Johannesburg (Geological Society of South Africa), 1995. xix + 296 pp, numerous coloured maps and photographs. Standard Edition (ISBN 0-620-19324-7) U.S.$ 115.00; Luxury leather-bound collectors Edition (ISBN 0-620- 19325-5) U.S.$ 300.00 (available from the G.S.S.A., P.O Box 44283, Linden 2104, South Africa).
JournalMineralogical MagazineISSN0026-461X
AuthorsHowie, R.A.Author
Year1996 (October)Volume60
Issue402
PublisherMineralogical Society
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Full ReferenceHowie, R.A. (1996) Cairncross, B. and Dixon, R. Minerals of South Africa, Johannesburg (Geological Society of South Africa), 1995. xix + 296 pp, numerous coloured maps and photographs. Standard Edition (ISBN 0-620-19324-7) U.S.$ 115.00; Luxury leather-bound collectors Edition (ISBN 0-620- 19325-5) U.S.$ 300.00 (available from the G.S.S.A., P.O Box 44283, Linden 2104, South Africa). Mineralogical Magazine, 60 (402) 854-855 doi:10.1180/minmag.1996.060.402.22
Plain TextHowie, R.A. (1996) Cairncross, B. and Dixon, R. Minerals of South Africa, Johannesburg (Geological Society of South Africa), 1995. xix + 296 pp, numerous coloured maps and photographs. Standard Edition (ISBN 0-620-19324-7) U.S.$ 115.00; Luxury leather-bound collectors Edition (ISBN 0-620- 19325-5) U.S.$ 300.00 (available from the G.S.S.A., P.O Box 44283, Linden 2104, South Africa). Mineralogical Magazine, 60 (402) 854-855 doi:10.1180/minmag.1996.060.402.22
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