| Who knows Tucson with its many satellite events, has already a good taste of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines show. Unlike in Munich where you find the stands clear and concentrated in halls, the organizers use single fenced-off parts of the city to place the stands on the streets. Public buildings such ... moreWho knows Tucson with its many satellite events, has already a good taste of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines show. Unlike in Munich where you find the stands clear and concentrated in halls, the organizers use single fenced-off parts of the city to place the stands on the streets. Public buildings such as swimming pool, school and theater are transformed into smaller exhibition halls... A small showreport by Stefan Schorn (in german) |
| We do not thumble stones to get smooth and even things that look like the tumbled stones in the esoteric shops, but to discover the secret of the stone. We have thumbled stones in the spirator for years and have documented our experiences with stones, machinery, abrasives and polishing techniques. O ... moreWe do not thumble stones to get smooth and even things that look like the tumbled stones in the esoteric shops, but to discover the secret of the stone. We have thumbled stones in the spirator for years and have documented our experiences with stones, machinery, abrasives and polishing techniques. Our experience will help you to avoid errors and run approach to the subject. |
| Das Chibiny-Massiv auf der russischen Halbinsel Kola, das eine Fläche von über 1300 km² einnimmt, liegt zwischen den Seen Imandra im Westen und Umbozero im Osten. Höchster Berg ist der Tchasnachorr mit fast 1200 m. Im Osten liegen die Täler der Flüsse Tuljok, Vuonnemiok und Maivaitajok. Eine vie ... moreDas Chibiny-Massiv auf der russischen Halbinsel Kola, das eine Fläche von über 1300 km² einnimmt, liegt zwischen den Seen Imandra im Westen und Umbozero im Osten. Höchster Berg ist der Tchasnachorr mit fast 1200 m. Im Osten liegen die Täler der Flüsse Tuljok, Vuonnemiok und Maivaitajok. Eine vielfältige Vegetation reicht von einer lichten Fichten-Birken-Taiga über Wald- und Strauchtundra bis hin zur Flechtentundra und zu steinigem Ödland. Dabei nehmen letztgenannte Zonen einen großen Teil des kristallinen Chibiny-Massivs ein... |
| For Mineral collectors who travel in their vacation to the mining area of La Union, the mina Precaución is an easy to reach and in 2010 a worthwhile target to collect attractive pieces with hemimorphite, calcite and more minerals on contrast rich matrix. Equipped with helmet, forehead lamp, chisel ... moreFor Mineral collectors who travel in their vacation to the mining area of La Union, the mina Precaución is an easy to reach and in 2010 a worthwhile target to collect attractive pieces with hemimorphite, calcite and more minerals on contrast rich matrix. Equipped with helmet, forehead lamp, chisel and hammer nice pieces can be rescued easily, taking into account the security rules for mining visits. |