| On the site of Sos Enattos mine exploitation in shafts and tunnels is known since the Roman times. In 1960, with the exploitation of the deposit, these tracks have been permanently deleted. Initially, it was operated in the mining of silver and galena and only in modern times to sphalerite... (Wri ... moreOn the site of Sos Enattos mine exploitation in shafts and tunnels is known since the Roman times. In 1960, with the exploitation of the deposit, these tracks have been permanently deleted. Initially, it was operated in the mining of silver and galena and only in modern times to sphalerite... (Written in german) |
| The mining in the Franconian Forest has produced a lot of pits in the area and counts to the oldest mining areas in Germany. Indeed, one searches in the World Wide web in vain according to the information of which are documented by photos or maps. This comprehensive contribution gives you a wide vie ... moreThe mining in the Franconian Forest has produced a lot of pits in the area and counts to the oldest mining areas in Germany. Indeed, one searches in the World Wide web in vain according to the information of which are documented by photos or maps. This comprehensive contribution gives you a wide view into this extended mininig area. Researched and written from Michael Kommer (in german language) |
| Briefmarken spiegeln häufig die Kultur, Traditionen, Persönlichkeiten oder landestypische Begebenheiten der herausgebenden Länder wider. Da verwundert es nicht, dass auch die für ein Land typischen Mineralien, Edelsteine, Fossilien oder geologische Themen eine Verwendung als Motiv für Briefmarken ge ... moreBriefmarken spiegeln häufig die Kultur, Traditionen, Persönlichkeiten oder landestypische Begebenheiten der herausgebenden Länder wider. Da verwundert es nicht, dass auch die für ein Land typischen Mineralien, Edelsteine, Fossilien oder geologische Themen eine Verwendung als Motiv für Briefmarken gefunden haben. So wird etwa auf einer polnischen Serie der für die polnische Ostseeküste typische Bernstein abgebildet. Auf australischen Marken findet man Abbildungen von Opalen und ... |
| 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. |