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Author(s): Robbins, Lawrence H.
Source:
International Journal of African Historical Studies. 2016, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p103-131. 29p.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  HISTORY of mineral industries; MINERAL industries; HAIRSTYLES; RADIOCARBON dating; RADIOACTIVE dating; NINETEENTH century
- Subject Terms:
  SOUTH Africa
- Abstract:
  The article examines specularite mining in Tsodilo, South Africa in the 19th century. The history of specularite mining is provided which was first noted in 1980, however archaeological excavation of the mines were performed in 1991 and 1992. Also discussed are the use of specularite by women to provide hair with metallic sparkle, results of radiocarbon dating of the mines, and the history of the mining industry in South Africa.

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