Review
' ... a book no serious collector/mineralogist can afford to be without.' UK Journal of Mines and Minerals
UK Journal of Mines and Mineralogy, No 23
'a book no serious British collector/mineralogist can afford to be without.'
Geoscientist, Vol 13, No 10
'offers penetrating insights and new perspectives to anyone interested in the geology and mineralogy of Scotland.'
Susan Brown, The Geologists' Association Magazine, June 03
'a must, for amateurs and professionals. It is a useful reference book and an interesting read.'
Down to Earth, March, 03
'a comprehensive account of Scotland's minerals and the people who discovered, collected and examined them. An excellent read.'
Product Description
A comprehensive and definitive account of Scotland's minerals and the men who discovered, collected and examined them. This study includes sections on the collectors themselves and the pioneering role that Scottish scientists played in the development of mineralogy. Sixty-one minerals native to Scotland are detailed in this book with their description, history and occurrence; while a glossary of all 552 known species is included. This publication is a valuable contribution to Scotland's mineral heritage.
About the Author
Alec Livingstone was formerly a curator of Minerals in the department of Geology and Zoology, National Museums of Scotland
