| The Mineralientage München 2025 – The Munich Show once again showcased a fascinating variety of minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Although visitor numbers appeared slightly lower than last year, the fair remained vibrant and diverse. Highlights included the collector displays and the special exhibitio ... moreThe Mineralientage München 2025 – The Munich Show once again showcased a fascinating variety of minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Although visitor numbers appeared slightly lower than last year, the fair remained vibrant and diverse. Highlights included the collector displays and the special exhibition on natural resources, while the fossil section was somewhat smaller. Some visitors expressed a wish for more seating areas, opportunities for exchange, and more eye-catching advertising, yet overall the event left a very positive impression and remains a must-visit for collectors and families alike. |
| 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) |
| In der Natur finden sich einige anorganische Verbindungen, deren Gefährdungspotential von den Sammlern häufig unterschätzt wird. Zwar liegen die tödlichen Mengen, im Vergleich zu höhermolekularen organischen Giftstoffen deutlich höher, aber es besteht auch die Gefahr der Anreicherung eines Giftsoffe ... moreIn der Natur finden sich einige anorganische Verbindungen, deren Gefährdungspotential von den Sammlern häufig unterschätzt wird. Zwar liegen die tödlichen Mengen, im Vergleich zu höhermolekularen organischen Giftstoffen deutlich höher, aber es besteht auch die Gefahr der Anreicherung eines Giftsoffes im Körper, wodurch verschiedene Krankheiten (z.B. Krebs) ausgelöst werden. Als akut toxisch ist beispielsweise .. Ein beitrag von Andreas Brand |