| The village and the mine with the same name "Rosia Montana" are located approximately 85 km north of the city of Deva. The mine complex extends over 21.2 square kilometers and is one of the largest gold deposits in Europe. The tunnel system in the underground is several hundred kilometers long and w ... moreThe village and the mine with the same name "Rosia Montana" are located approximately 85 km north of the city of Deva. The mine complex extends over 21.2 square kilometers and is one of the largest gold deposits in Europe. The tunnel system in the underground is several hundred kilometers long and was used until a few years ago. Already in Roman times the tunnels had a length of 145 km. |
| 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) |
| 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). |
| ... Am Ende der Braunkohlenzeit, im Pliozän, überwand der junge Rhein, aus der Mainzer Gegend kommend, zum ersten Mal das Rheinische Schiefergebirge. Mit dem Ausklingen der Braunkohlezeit schwand auch im nördlichen Rheinland das subtropische Klima. Zu dieser Zeit suchte der Rhein mit der Ur-Maas den ... more... Am Ende der Braunkohlenzeit, im Pliozän, überwand der junge Rhein, aus der Mainzer Gegend kommend, zum ersten Mal das Rheinische Schiefergebirge. Mit dem Ausklingen der Braunkohlezeit schwand auch im nördlichen Rheinland das subtropische Klima. Zu dieser Zeit suchte der Rhein mit der Ur-Maas den Weg zum Meer und lagerte die ältesten Diluvialschotter in Form von wasserhellen und milchigen Quarzen sowie anderen Kieselgesteinen ab. ... Ein Beitrag von Günter E. |