| In the last 10 years, in addition to further development, the focus has been on cooperation and securing the future. In the year 20 after foundation, we have now taken an overdue and large step in this direction... ... moreIn the last 10 years, in addition to further development, the focus has been on cooperation and securing the future. In the year 20 after foundation, we have now taken an overdue and large step in this direction... |
| Nature forms over time, e.g. believed due to weathering, mineralization or crystallization, landscapes and rocks in which the human imagination identifies often strange formations out of the real world. An example of this are agates that, generally outwardly unattractive pose, in their interiors of ... moreNature forms over time, e.g. believed due to weathering, mineralization or crystallization, landscapes and rocks in which the human imagination identifies often strange formations out of the real world. An example of this are agates that, generally outwardly unattractive pose, in their interiors often true works of art. |
| Olivine is not a separate mineral, but a member belonging to the forsterite-fayalite mixing series. Olivine belongs to the olivin-groupe whose end-members are calcio-olivine and tephroite. Forsterite is a magnesium silicate; fayalite an iron silicate. If commonly is spoken of olivine, it is usually ... moreOlivine is not a separate mineral, but a member belonging to the forsterite-fayalite mixing series. Olivine belongs to the olivin-groupe whose end-members are calcio-olivine and tephroite. Forsterite is a magnesium silicate; fayalite an iron silicate. If commonly is spoken of olivine, it is usually a more or less iron-rich forsterite. The color of olivine is generally yellowish green, olive green to black. You will find much more interesting details in our portrait about this common mineral series. Written and investigated by Peter Seroka. (Article in german) |
| Briefmarken spiegeln häufig die Kultur, Traditionen, Persönlichkeiten oder landestypische Begebenheiten der herausgebenden Länder wider. Da verwundert es nicht, dass auch die für ein Land typischen Mineralien, Edelsteine, Fossilien oder geologische Themen eine Verwendung als Motiv für Briefmarken ge ... moreBriefmarken spiegeln häufig die Kultur, Traditionen, Persönlichkeiten oder landestypische Begebenheiten der herausgebenden Länder wider. Da verwundert es nicht, dass auch die für ein Land typischen Mineralien, Edelsteine, Fossilien oder geologische Themen eine Verwendung als Motiv für Briefmarken gefunden haben. So wird etwa auf einer polnischen Serie der für die polnische Ostseeküste typische Bernstein abgebildet. Auf australischen Marken findet man Abbildungen von Opalen und ... |