| Die Goldvorkommen im Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg gehören zu den klassischen Vorkommen in Deutschland. Die Goldgewinnung in dieser Region reicht bis in die Zeit vor dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg zurück. Es wurde nicht nur Gold gewaschen, sondern auch bergmännisch so am Eisenberg bei Korbach abgebaut... ... moreDie Goldvorkommen im Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg gehören zu den klassischen Vorkommen in Deutschland. Die Goldgewinnung in dieser Region reicht bis in die Zeit vor dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg zurück. Es wurde nicht nur Gold gewaschen, sondern auch bergmännisch so am Eisenberg bei Korbach abgebaut... ein Beitrag von Ingo Löffler |
| Deposits are one of the most important topics in geology. Peter Seroka has addressed the issue in several years of work and has written an up-to-date geological summary. He dedicated his work to the 15 th anniversary of Mineralienatlas. The work gives detailed information regarding the origin of d ... moreDeposits are one of the most important topics in geology. Peter Seroka has addressed the issue in several years of work and has written an up-to-date geological summary. He dedicated his work to the 15 th anniversary of Mineralienatlas. The work gives detailed information regarding the origin of deposits, the different types of deposits and their classification. Examples of economically important deposits complete the chapters. Provided that this comprehensive work would be printed it would be a volume of over 400 pages; here it is provided in its entirety, online. Thanks to Peter Seroka. (written in german language). |
| 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) |