| 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. |
| 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) |