Von Uli, H.; Bahmann, A. - NAMIBIA: A Magical World of Precious Stones and Crystals (2001)
We are offering here a scarce first edition of 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.
"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)
CONTENT:
- 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 Spitzkoppen;
- Paul Ramdohr and the Stiepelmann Beryl Site;
- 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;
- Precious and Semi-Precious Stones in Namibia;
- The Gemstone Mines around Usakos and Karibib;
- Spessartine from the Kunene River, Kaokoveld;
- 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 Boltwoodite Deposit of Goanikontes in the Namib Desert;
- Kamphaugite-(Y) from the Rössing Mine;
- The Gahnite Deposit of Okahua, Otjiwarongo Region;
- Tsumeb: A Name Goes Around the World;
- Guchab, Tsumeb, and Omaue - Dioptase at its Finest!;
- 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 fluorites of Okorusu;
- 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;
- Searching for Diamonds in the Desert Sand;
- Diamond Mining from the Seafloor;
- Typomorphic Namibian Minerals and Type Localities.
"Namibia - Zauberwelt edler Steine und Kristalle. Ein praktischer Ratgeber zum Entdecken, Bestimmen und Sammeln in Namibia."; Bode Verlag GmbH, Haltern, 2001; Size of the book: 28,5 x 21 cm; Illustrated cardboard hardcover; Text in German; Collation complete - Double-title page, 224 pages; Binding is strong, tight and firm, with negligible bumping, overall in excellent condition. Interior is in immaculate condition, apparently this volume has never been opened before us. A fine copy of this extremelly rare book.