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Ti­tanit ist ein Min­er­al, welch­es man in Vorkom­men un­ter­schiedlich­er Ge­nese an­trifft. In Granit­peg­matiten kön­nen Kris­talle bis 25 cm groß wer­den; in Al­ka­ligestei­nen bis zu 6 cm. Kris­talle von er­stk­las­siger Qual­ität (rel­a­tiv auch Edel­stein­qual­ität) fin­d­et man je­doch nur in alpino­typen Klüften. Er­st­ma ... moreTitanit ist ein Mineral, welches man in Vorkommen unterschiedlicher Genese antrifft. In Granitpegmatiten können Kristalle bis 25 cm groß werden; in Alkaligesteinen bis zu 6 cm. Kristalle von erstklassiger Qualität (relativ auch Edelsteinqualität) findet man jedoch nur in alpinotypen Klüften. Erstmals gefunden wurde Titanit 1795 in den Hauzenberger Graphitgruben im Bayerischen Wald und beschrieben durch Martin Heinrich KLAPROTH, der das Mineral nach seinem Gehalt an Titan benannte. Soweit nachvollziehbar, führte KLAPROTH die Erz-Analysen im Auftrag eines Bergbauunternehmens durch.
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Min­er­al por­trait gar­netThis portrait mainly deals with the 6 classic garnets, their amazing history, the world’s best known classic and modern localities and deposits and their use as a gems or abrasives. It also deals with the common belief related to the non-existence of blue garnets and its refutation proven by new finds. A separate chapter deals with synthetic garnets. But it also deals with the mix up of definitions, groupings and old and unnecessary terms, which have finally been terminated or brought to a common denominator.

In 2012 the IMA (CNMNC) has defined garnets as members of the Garnet Supergroup, which include all minerals isostructural with garnet regardless of what elements occupy the four atomic sites; i.e. the supergroup includes several chemical classes . Those minerals are closely related to each other and may form a series with each other. Some garnets form intermediary minerals between each member, and may even be intergrown within a single crystal.

With the publication of the new nomenclature of the garnet supergroup, the term “garnet group” does not have its meaning anymore and the intermediate working term “Garnet superstructural group” has been replaced by “Garnet Supergroup”.
There are 32 approved species and 5 “candidate” species waiting on approval. The 32 species are subdivided by their Z-charge into 29 species, which belong to 5 groups and to 3 single representative species.
One of those 5 groups is the “Garnet group”, consisting of the 6 former (classic) garnets Pyrope, Grossular, Spessartine, Almandine, Uvarovite and Andradite plus 8 rarer garnets , as Menzerite-(Y), Eringaite, Goldmanite, Momoiite, Knorringite, Calderite, Majorite and Morimotoite.
This por­trait main­ly deals with the 6 clas­sic gar­nets, their amaz­ing his­to­ry, the world’s best known clas­sic and mod­ern lo­cal­i­ties and de­posits and their use as a gems or abra­sives. It al­so deals with the com­mon be­lief re­lat­ed to the non-ex­is­tence of blue gar­nets and its refu­ta­tion proven by new ... moreThis portrait mainly deals with the 6 classic garnets, their amazing history, the world’s best known classic and modern localities and deposits and their use as a gems or abrasives. It also deals with the common belief related to the non-existence of blue garnets and its refutation proven by new finds. A separate chapter deals with synthetic garnets. But it also deals with the mix up of definitions, groupings and old and unnecessary terms, which have finally been terminated or brought to a common denominator.

In 2012 the IMA (CNMNC) has defined garnets as members of the Garnet Supergroup, which include all minerals isostructural with garnet regardless of what elements occupy the four atomic sites; i.e. the supergroup includes several chemical classes . Those minerals are closely related to each other and may form a series with each other. Some garnets form intermediary minerals between each member, and may even be intergrown within a single crystal.

With the publication of the new nomenclature of the garnet supergroup, the term “garnet group” does not have its meaning anymore and the intermediate working term “Garnet superstructural group” has been replaced by “Garnet Supergroup”.
There are 32 approved species and 5 “candidate” species waiting on approval. The 32 species are subdivided by their Z-charge into 29 species, which belong to 5 groups and to 3 single representative species.
One of those 5 groups is the “Garnet group”, consisting of the 6 former (classic) garnets Pyrope, Grossular, Spessartine, Almandine, Uvarovite and Andradite plus 8 rarer garnets , as Menzerite-(Y), Eringaite, Goldmanite, Momoiite, Knorringite, Calderite, Majorite and Morimotoite.
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Die Uran­erzgänge des Krunkel­bach­tales lie­gen am Nord­hang des Krunkel­bach­es im Einzugs­ge­bi­et des Feld­berges, un­ter­halb des Raben­felsens in 955 m Höhe. Es han­delt sich um die Gänge 1, 2, 12 und 13 sowie den un­bauwürdi­gen Wald­schrat­gang und ein na­he des Mund­loch­es von Stollen II in den 1960-er Jahren e ... moreDie Uranerzgänge des Krunkelbachtales liegen am Nordhang des Krunkelbaches im Einzugsgebiet des Feldberges, unterhalb des Rabenfelsens in 955 m Höhe. Es handelt sich um die Gänge 1, 2, 12 und 13 sowie den unbauwürdigen Waldschratgang und ein nahe des Mundloches von Stollen II in den 1960-er Jahren erschürftes kupferreiches Gangtrum (Torbernit, Cuprosklodowskit neben Cu-Sulfiden!!!) von Gang 12 (Markl & Wolfsried, 2011). Daneben treten noch unterschiedlich stark erzführende Trümer auf.

Menzenschwand, ist heute ein beschauliches Dorf, das vor allem vom Tourismus lebt und zu St. Blasien gehört. Menzenschwand umfasst das Gebiet von der Menzenschwander Kluse im Süden an der Straße Bernau-St. Blasien über die Höhen zwischen dem Ort und Äule am Schluchsee bis zum Talschluss der Menzenschwander Alb nördlich des Ortes. Im Westen reicht Menzenschwand mit dem Krunkelbachtal bis ins Gebiet des Feldberges (1495 m) hinein. Der Ort besteht aus den Ortsteilen Vorderdorf und ... ein Beitrag von Sebastian Möller
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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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The former "Eisen­ham­mer" (iron ham­mer) to He­im­buchen­thal has to show a very in­ter­est­ing his­to­ry. The ham­mer mill estab­lished at the be­gin­n­ing of the 18th cen­tu­ry reached at the end of the 18th cen­tu­ry in the pos­ses­sion of the fam­i­ly Rexroth un­der whose gui­dance the com­pany came to the full blos­som. ... moreThe former "Eisenhammer" (iron hammer) to Heimbuchenthal has to show a very interesting history. The hammer mill established at the beginning of the 18th century reached at the end of the 18th century in the possession of the family Rexroth under whose guidance the company came to the full blossom. The squires showed a high social engagement which was reflected in the reimbursement of the workers, but also in the enlargement of the entrance ways. In specially constructed schools up to 30 children were teaches on the hammer mill property. On one, from oaks surrounded cemetery the late squires and their members were buried. In 1891 the company was discontinued and the hammer mill was converted into a court estate. From the industrial monument all buildings except the great smithy are even today in a very good state.

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Der Oden­wald ge­hört zu den Varis­ci­den – ein Ge­birge welch­es bei der Kol­li­sion der Paläo-Konti­nente Gond­wa­na und Eu­rameri­ka im mittleren Kar­bon, vor et­wa 360-290 Mio. Jahren ent­s­tand. Im Zuge der variszischen Oro­ge­nese bilde­ten sich neben dem Oden­wald un­ter an­derem das Rheinische Schie­fer­ge­birge, Har ... moreDer Odenwald gehört zu den Varisciden – ein Gebirge welches bei der Kollision der Paläo-Kontinente Gondwana und Euramerika im mittleren Karbon, vor etwa 360-290 Mio. Jahren entstand. Im Zuge der variszischen Orogenese bildeten sich neben dem Odenwald unter anderem das Rheinische Schiefergebirge, Harz, Schwarzwald, Erzgebirge und der Spessart. Diese Aufbrüche des Grundgebirges sind Teil der sogenannten Mitteldeutschen Kristallinschwelle – eine Reihe von mehr oder weniger isolierten Kristallingebieten - die von der Haardt im Pfälzerwald über den kristallinen Odenwald und Spessart, das Ruhlaer Kristallin und Kyffhäuser bis nach Osteuropa verlaufen.
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