| Erste Expeditionen in die Barrier Ranges gab es 1844-46. Silbererz wurde auf dem Grundstück der Thackaringa Schafzucht gefunden. Patrick Green gründete die erste Mine "The Pioneer" 1876. 1883 fand Charles Rasp schwarzes Gestein und vermutete Kassiterit; also schickte er Proben zur Analyse. Darin war ... moreErste Expeditionen in die Barrier Ranges gab es 1844-46. Silbererz wurde auf dem Grundstück der Thackaringa Schafzucht gefunden. Patrick Green gründete die erste Mine "The Pioneer" 1876. 1883 fand Charles Rasp schwarzes Gestein und vermutete Kassiterit; also schickte er Proben zur Analyse. Darin waren Silber und Blei, aber nicht genug, um wirtschaftlich zu werden. Die Proben, manganhaltiges Eisenerz, stammten aus der Oxidationszone. Im Laufe des Jahres wurden mehr Proben entnommen, die Broken Hill zu einer großen Entdeckung machten. |
| Who first discovered the mineral cerussite and where it was first found remains in the darkness of history. However, to give it a name, the first mention is attributed to the Renaissance scholar Conrad Gesner - which does not mean, however, that he discovered or first described the mineral. (Gesner ... moreWho first discovered the mineral cerussite and where it was first found remains in the darkness of history. However, to give it a name, the first mention is attributed to the Renaissance scholar Conrad Gesner - which does not mean, however, that he discovered or first described the mineral. (Gesner (1516 to 1565) is considered the most famous and important naturalist and scholar of Switzerland)..... A mineral portrait of our unfortunately deceased friend Peter Seroka |
| ... In Oberfelsberg angekommen, parkt man, der Hinweistafel folgend, in einer Seitenstraße. Dem Weg Richtung Burg laufend, erkennt man nach 10 Minuten zur Linken die ehemaligen Steinbrüche im Voltziensandstein. Die Werksteinzone steht hier mit zirka 10 m Mächtigkeit an. Hier wurde zum großen Teil de ... more... In Oberfelsberg angekommen, parkt man, der Hinweistafel folgend, in einer Seitenstraße. Dem Weg Richtung Burg laufend, erkennt man nach 10 Minuten zur Linken die ehemaligen Steinbrüche im Voltziensandstein. Die Werksteinzone steht hier mit zirka 10 m Mächtigkeit an. Hier wurde zum großen Teil der Sandstein zum Bau der Saarlouiser Festung gebrochen. Das größte Stück, das hier gebrochen wurde ... Ein Beitrag von Berthold Stein |
| Calcite is one of the most abundant natural minerals. It is found in very different shapes, both compact as limestone as well as sinter in caves and in the crystalline state. But even in our daily life calcite is always present: in some regions it blockes water pipes as "chalk", we build our houses ... moreCalcite is one of the most abundant natural minerals. It is found in very different shapes, both compact as limestone as well as sinter in caves and in the crystalline state. But even in our daily life calcite is always present: in some regions it blockes water pipes as "chalk", we build our houses with it, it is in our food chain and without it we could not stand upright. Calcite is not rare, but the varied mineral on Earth. The variety of forms and variations of the forms of calcite are unmatched in the world of mineralogy. By 2009, more than 800 Calcit forms have been described. |
| Olivine is not a separate mineral, but a member belonging to the forsterite-fayalite mixing series. Olivine belongs to the olivin-groupe whose end-members are calcio-olivine and tephroite. Forsterite is a magnesium silicate; fayalite an iron silicate. If commonly is spoken of olivine, it is usually ... moreOlivine is not a separate mineral, but a member belonging to the forsterite-fayalite mixing series. Olivine belongs to the olivin-groupe whose end-members are calcio-olivine and tephroite. Forsterite is a magnesium silicate; fayalite an iron silicate. If commonly is spoken of olivine, it is usually a more or less iron-rich forsterite. The color of olivine is generally yellowish green, olive green to black. You will find much more interesting details in our portrait about this common mineral series. Written and investigated by Peter Seroka. (Article in german) |