English books

New Data on Minerals

New Data on Minerals. Moscow.: Ocean Pictures, 2005. volume 40, 168 pages, 15 color and 99 b/w drawings, schemes, photos. The volume 40 includes articles on new mineral species, among which chukhrovite(Nd), tsepinite Sr, senkevichite, and kyrgyzstanite are described. The new data on rare minerals calcurmolite and turanite, easily oxidizable chalcopyrite from black smokers of the Rainbow hydrothermal field (Mid Atlantic Ridge), vanadium hematite associated with minerals of precious metals, copper, zinc, and iron is given; also there is data on fahlores from the Kvartsitovye Gorki deposit and the nickeline breithauptite mineral series from the Norilsk ore field. Features of bismuth mineralization of the Djimidon deposit (North Osetia) and rare metal mineralization connected with bituminous matters from pegmatites of the Khibiny and Lovozero massifs are revealed. The results of study of metacolloidal gold and delhayelite crystals are published. In the «Mineralogical Museums and collections» part, the minerals named in honour of collaborators of the Fersman Mineralogical Museum, specimens of platinum of the Ugolnyi stream (Norilsk) from the Museum collection are described; interesting historical data on the items of Decorative and Precious Stones collection (PDK) is given. «Mineralogical Notes» part includes the mineralogical summary of main mineral types of ores of Europe and the article devoted to mineral drawings of Victor Slyotov and Vladimir Makarenko. In new «Discussions» part, the polemics on the theme «What are the mineral and mineral species» is opened. The review of new books is published. The volume is of interest for mineralogists, geochemists, geologists, and also collaborators of natural historical museums, collectors and amateur of minerals. 2005  Volume 40, 168 Seiten, über 100 Fotos, Zeichnungen uns Grafiken. Format: 21,5 x 17 cm

Platinum Gold and Diamonds, Machens

Platinum, gold and diamonds recounts the captivating story of the life of Hans Merensky, responsible for discovering the richest platinum deposit worldwide in South Africa. Born the son of a well known missionary at Botshabelo (Transvaal), Merensky was trained as a geologist in Germany and drawn back to South Africa by his creative ambition to explore the potential of his native country. On close scrutiny Hans Merensky (*March 16, 1871 to †October 21, 1952) was far more than the wizard geologist the press dubbed him during his heyday. Today it is obvious that Merensky was not only a scientist of note, but also an extremely farsighted and thoughtful economic strategist, agricultural trendsetter, humanitarian and philanthropist. Nothing could extinguish his enthusiasm for his adopted homeland’s undiscovered treasures and despite bankruptcy, internment, illness, political obstacles and later, old age, Hans Merensky saw only opportunity wherever he went. From the discovery of the Merensky-Reef (the richest platinum deposit world wide) and the richest deposits of alluvial gem diamonds ever found to the initial attempts at the commercial cultivation of avocados and the controlled planting of saligna (Eucalyptus) and pine trees—almost everything Hans Merensky touched turned to gold (platin, rather). The book however, does not stop at merely portraying Merensky's life and achievements. Text boxes throughout the text provide background information about ore geology and economic geology, mineral markets and supporting data to enable the reader to understand the implications of Merensky's achievements.

The Princes Gagarin Mineral Collection, Minina

This issue presents the first complete description of the Princes Gagarin´s Mineral Collection, stored in the Vernadsky State Geological Museum. The collection has been built by representatives of the three generations of Princess Gagarins family. 104 Seiten, Softcover, 170 Fotos. Format: 27 x21,5 cm. Sprache: Englisch

Handbook of Mineralogy I, Anthony J.W.

Insgesamt 5 Bände mit ausführlichen Beschreibungen der Elemente, Sulfide, Silicate, Halogenide, Hydroxide, Oxide usw. Für jedes Mineral eine ganze Seite mit allen Daten und Eigenschaften. Englisch – aber man muß es haben! Vol. I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts. 558 Seiten, Leinen. 1990.