| The term used in the plural "pyrites" has often been misused in the past or in common for marcasite, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and other yellow to brass-colored minerals. The word pyrite is derived from the Greek "pyrites lithos" (derived pyr = fire and lithos = stone) and describes a characteristic ... moreThe term used in the plural "pyrites" has often been misused in the past or in common for marcasite, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and other yellow to brass-colored minerals. The word pyrite is derived from the Greek "pyrites lithos" (derived pyr = fire and lithos = stone) and describes a characteristic of the mineral, when rubbing against steel or flint (flint) to generate sparks. In prehistoric tombs pyrite concretions and unrolled pyrite where found, which supposed to be used for lighting a fire. (Article in German) |
| Im Bereich des gesamten Grubengeländes hat sich, wie in anderen Grubenbezirken auch, eine eigene Flora gebildet. Nach Überlieferungen haben die "Alten" bei der Suche nach Erzen auf diese Zeichen der Natur geachtet. Gerade bei Antimonerzen ist diese eigene Flora sehr ausgebildet. Antimon weist unter ... moreIm Bereich des gesamten Grubengeländes hat sich, wie in anderen Grubenbezirken auch, eine eigene Flora gebildet. Nach Überlieferungen haben die "Alten" bei der Suche nach Erzen auf diese Zeichen der Natur geachtet. Gerade bei Antimonerzen ist diese eigene Flora sehr ausgebildet. Antimon weist unter den Elementen eine hohe Mobilität auf und wird, wenn es in löslicher Form vorliegt, von Pflanzen leicht aufgenommen. Die Konzentrationen in Pflanzen können 7-50 mg/kg TS betragen. |
| After the discovery of silver deposits in Christiansdorf - the now called Freiberg - over the time the mining was also expanded on the upper mountain. Thus from about 1240, the tin deposits (with the beginnings of subsurface mining also silver) around Ehrenfriedersdorf was mined. By finding rich si ... moreAfter the discovery of silver deposits in Christiansdorf - the now called Freiberg - over the time the mining was also expanded on the upper mountain. Thus from about 1240, the tin deposits (with the beginnings of subsurface mining also silver) around Ehrenfriedersdorf was mined. By finding rich silver adits in the 2nd third of the 15th Century the great mountain towns like Schneeberg (municipal law since 1477) and Annaberg (municipal law since 1496) was founded. (Article in german) |
| ... Over time, rocks weather due to the influence of wind, water, ice, and daily and seasonal temperature differences. These weathering products form then short the pedosphere (the ground), go into solution in water (chemistry), are transported as dust, and similar processes. Long term, but they rea ... more... Over time, rocks weather due to the influence of wind, water, ice, and daily and seasonal temperature differences. These weathering products form then short the pedosphere (the ground), go into solution in water (chemistry), are transported as dust, and similar processes. Long term, but they rearrange stable, lithify and form sedimentary rocks, are transported into the deep, and after transformation (metamorphosis) reveal pushed back ... An article by Peter Seroka, written in German |