Mineralienatlas (name for mineral atlas) is the platform for people interested in mineralogy, geology, palaeontology and mining since 2001. We operate a significant database for minerals, fossils, rocks and their localities. Mineralienatlas is not limited to a section. We bring together information and inform comprehensive.

To complete our information constantly, we need your support. With us, everyone can and should participate. Currently Mineralienatlas is used and expanded by 10586 members. Every month hundreds of thousands of visitors use our website as an information source.
 
Geolitho Foundation non-profit GmbH
Geolitho Foundation non-profit GmbH is the non-profit supporter of the Mineral Atlas (Mineralienatlas), the Lithotheque, the Geolitho Collection Management and the Marketplace and Store by collectors for collectors. The Foundation promotes public education in the field of mineralogy, geology, paleontology and mining by operating, maintaining and further expanding earth science projects.
 
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Edelsteintage Konstanz
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From ear­ly tun­nel con­struc­tion in the 18th cen­tu­ry to its fi­nal clo­sure in the 1950s, the Franken­holz Mine in Ger­many’s Saar re­gion was a key site of coal min­ing his­to­ry. With am­bi­tious shaft pro­jects, its own ca­ble­way con­nec­tion to Bexbach, and re­mark­able ge­o­log­i­cal fea­tures – in­clud­ing fos­sil disc ... moreFrom early tunnel construction in the 18th century to its final closure in the 1950s, the Frankenholz Mine in Germany’s Saar region was a key site of coal mining history. With ambitious shaft projects, its own cableway connection to Bexbach, and remarkable geological features – including fossil discoveries and natural oil seepages – the mine reflects both the rise of industrial progress and the dangers of underground work. Gas explosions, water ingress, and tragic accidents shaped the lives of thousands of miners. Frankenholz remains a compelling reminder of a bygone mining era.
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Syn­thetisch heißt so viel wie kün­stlich erzeugt. Es gibt so­wohl kün­stliche anor­ganische (z.B. syn­thetische Ru­bine) als auch or­ganische Kris­talle (z.B. Zuck­er als Kan­dis). Sie un­ter­schei­den sich von den natür­lichen Ver­wandten meist durch ihre höhere Rein­heit oder durch ihre gezielte Verun­reini­gung, D ... moreSynthetisch heißt so viel wie künstlich erzeugt. Es gibt sowohl künstliche anorganische (z.B. synthetische Rubine) als auch organische Kristalle (z.B. Zucker als Kandis). Sie unterscheiden sich von den natürlichen Verwandten meist durch ihre höhere Reinheit oder durch ihre gezielte Verunreinigung, Dotierung genannt. Synthetische Kristalle können durch relativ einfache Züchtung (z.B. Alaun-, Salz- oder Zuckerkristalle), unter Einwirkung extremer Hitze und Druck (z.B. Diamant), sowie als synthetische Einkristalle durch spezielle Technologien (z.B. Ziehen aus der Schmelze), aperiodische Einkristalle aus besonderen Legierungen etc. hergestellt werden. Ein Beitrag von Peter Seroka und Frank M.
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Be­cause of its form, col­or and trans­paren­cy, Beryl has al­ways fas­ci­nat­ed peo­ple. Emer­alds, aqua­marines, he­lio­dors and mor­ganites were and are used for the man­u­fac­ture of jew­el­ry be­cause of their beau­ty. The com­mon beryl is the main source of the me­t­al beryl­li­um; 80 % of beryl­li­um ore is mined in the ... moreBecause of its form, color and transparency, Beryl has always fascinated people. Emeralds, aquamarines, heliodors and morganites were and are used for the manufacture of jewelry because of their beauty. The common beryl is the main source of the metal beryllium; 80 % of beryllium ore is mined in the United States. The largest known crystal reached a length of 18 m.

This lavishly researched and very comprehensive portrait by the author Peter Seroka relates to history, name origin, causes of color, occurrences , paragenesis and the use of this mineral and its varieties. Subchapters with numerous photographs and drawings deal with the extraordinary beauty of the mineral. Each chapter itself is a separate portrait of a distinctive variety and its characteristics, occurrences, use and history.

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For the 49th year once again the Mu­nich Min­er­al Show was held. A few years ago un­der the old lead­er­ship the mot­to al­most en­tire­ly stood un­der the theme of min­er­als and fos­sils. This year not on­ly the name seems to change away from the "Mu­nich Min­er­al Show" chang­ing to "The Mu­nich Show". The new ex­hi ... moreFor the 49th year once again the Munich Mineral Show was held. A few years ago under the old leadership the motto almost entirely stood under the theme of minerals and fossils. This year not only the name seems to change away from the "Munich Mineral Show" changing to "The Munich Show". The new exhibition management, led by the young Mr. Keilmann seems not quite knowing where to go or has something bigger in mind. One can imagine something in "Munich Mineral Days", it is difficult in the name "The Munich Show". The new show management seems to leave the common way, to keep all options open with a new name. - A comment and fair report written in german language by Stefan Schorn
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Natür­liche Ze­olithe sind Gerüst-Alu­mi­nosi­likate der Al­ka­li- und Er­dal­ka­lime­t­alle, be­son­ders Ca, Na und K. Weniger häu­fig sind Ze­olithe, welche Ba, Sr, Cs, Li und Mg en­thal­ten. Bis heute sind 97 natür­liche Spezies bekan­nt, darun­ter die wichtig­sten Klinop­tilolith, Ch­ab­a­sit, Phil­lip­sit, Mor­denit, Lau ... moreNatürliche Zeolithe sind Gerüst-Aluminosilikate der Alkali- und Erdalkalimetalle, besonders Ca, Na und K. Weniger häufig sind Zeolithe, welche Ba, Sr, Cs, Li und Mg enthalten. Bis heute sind 97 natürliche Spezies bekannt, darunter die wichtigsten Klinoptilolith, Chabasit, Phillipsit, Mordenit, Laumontit, Stilbit, Heulandit, Analcim, Natrolith und Thomsonit. Charakteristisch für alle Zeolithe ist ihre dreidimensionale Aluminosilikat-Struktur mit variablen polyedrischen Gruppen, deren Struktur mit Wasser gefüllte relativ große Kanäle und Hohlräume zwischen diesen Polyedern enthält. Diese Hohlräume und Kanäle können Kationen (z.B. Metall-Ionen), Wasser und andere Moleküle enthalten, welche den Zeolithe ihre wichtigsten Eigenschaften als Molekularsiebe, Katalysatoren, Ionenaustauscher etc. verleihen.
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Mineralien Kalender
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https://crystalparadise.de/
hausen - Mineraliengrosshandel.com
https://www.mineral-bosse.de