{"product_id":"extra-lapis-no-6-pakistan-minerals-mountains-majesty-softback","title":"EXTRA LAPIS NO. 6: PAKISTAN – MINERALS, MOUNTAINS \u0026 MAJESTY (Softback)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePublished by Lapis in 2004, this Extra Lapis Series, No. 6: Pakistan: Minerals, Mountains \u0026amp; Majesty, is a detailed guide to the mineral diversity of Pakistan. Written by a team of renowned collectors and academics, including locals on the ground in Pakistan, this fine work provides a superb overview of not only the famous gem-bearing pegmatites, but ‘Alpine’-style mineral deposits and exceptional rare earth species found in this dramatic landscape. At 96 printed pages, and with stunning specimen and location photography throughout, this volume is a fantastic guide to the treasure-house of minerals that is Pakistan. Individual chapters cover the history of the ‘modern’ mineral boom in the country and how the market has changed, the famous individual occurrences such as the gem pegmatites of Gilgit and Skardu, the Hunza valley and Chumar Bakhoor, and the Shigar, Basha and Braldu valleys. Detailed maps showing the important localities are included along with a comprehensive list of the localities and their produce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSoftback. Used, in good condition with just light scratching to the glossy cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Product image is a representation only. Actual cover design and condition may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150099562671,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8516\/2671\/files\/extralapis_pakistan_bookcover.jpg?v=1783432431","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.com\/products\/extra-lapis-no-6-pakistan-minerals-mountains-majesty-softback","provider":"Crystal Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}