| In the late Middle Ages massive amount of Baryt which phosphoresced when it was gently heated, were discovered in Italy. This stone was named after its place of discovery "Pietra fosforica di Bologna" (phosphorescent Bologna stone) and was of great interest to alchemists. Although the name baryte ha ... moreIn the late Middle Ages massive amount of Baryt which phosphoresced when it was gently heated, were discovered in Italy. This stone was named after its place of discovery "Pietra fosforica di Bologna" (phosphorescent Bologna stone) and was of great interest to alchemists. Although the name baryte has been assigned centuries later, it may be assumed that the Bologna stone is the first description in the literature. A portrait about this famous mineral by Peter Seroka. |
| Aragonite is a calcium carbonate, chemically identical with calcite. The mineral calcite, however, differs from Aragonite due to its internal crystal structure. While the crystal system of calcite is trigonal, the system of aragonite is rhombic. Dense masses of small aragonite crystals are difficul ... moreAragonite is a calcium carbonate, chemically identical with calcite. The mineral calcite, however, differs from Aragonite due to its internal crystal structure. While the crystal system of calcite is trigonal, the system of aragonite is rhombic. Dense masses of small aragonite crystals are difficult to distinguish from calcite, but they are larger, they show a distinct habit. A lot of chapters in this portrait will give you much more details about this interesting mineral. Written and investigated by Peter Seroka. (Article in german) |
| Der Schacht 371 der ehemaligen SDAG Wismut befindet sich östlich der Straße zwischen Niederschlema und Hartenstein an dem großen Doppel-Bogen der Zwickauer Mulde. In der Nähe befindet sich das bekannte Ausflugsziel "Prinzenhöhle". Das Schachtgelände einschließlich der mächtigen Halden erstreckt sich ... moreDer Schacht 371 der ehemaligen SDAG Wismut befindet sich östlich der Straße zwischen Niederschlema und Hartenstein an dem großen Doppel-Bogen der Zwickauer Mulde. In der Nähe befindet sich das bekannte Ausflugsziel "Prinzenhöhle". Das Schachtgelände einschließlich der mächtigen Halden erstreckt sich vom Ostufer der Zwickauer Mulde zum einen über das fast vollständig verfüllte Kohlungsbachtal (Teilhalde 371/I) und zum anderen bis hin an die Felskuppen der Hohen Warte in ... ein Beitrag von Thomas Uhlig |