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This is the most com­pre­hen­sive syn­op­sis re­lat­ed to the his­to­ry, the min­er­al­o­gy, the ex­ploi­ta­tion and the most ac­tu­al eco­nom­ic and po­lit­i­cal re­sumé on rare earth el­e­ments and their min­er­als to be found in the in­ter­net. REE be­long to the most im­por­tant raw ma­te­rials of the 21st cen­tu­ry, which are used ... moreThis is the most comprehensive synopsis related to the history, the mineralogy, the exploitation and the most actual economic and political resumé on rare earth elements and their minerals to be found in the internet. REE belong to the most important raw materials of the 21st century, which are used in a large number of key technologies. However, due to the fact that almost 97% of the world's REE are mined and produced in China, REE have become an ongoing political issue, mainly amongst technology providing countries like the US, Japan and Western Europe.

This portrait tries to explain the characteristics of REE and their role for our modern world. Written and investigated by Peter Seroka. (Article in german)
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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)
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... Ähn­lich ist es um die ge­ol­o­gischen und min­er­al­o­gischen Ken­nt­nisse Ibizas bestellt. Zwar er­schie­nen die er­sten ge­og­nos­tisch - ge­ol­o­gischen Ar­beit­en über die Balearen bere­its recht früh (VI­DAL & MOLI­NA 1888), je­doch stammt die er­ste de­tail­lierte ge­ol­o­gische Karte erst aus dem Jahr 1935 (HAAN­S­TRA 1 ... more... Ähnlich ist es um die geologischen und mineralogischen Kenntnisse Ibizas bestellt. Zwar erschienen die ersten geognostisch - geologischen Arbeiten über die Balearen bereits recht früh (VIDAL & MOLINA 1888), jedoch stammt die erste detaillierte geologische Karte erst aus dem Jahr 1935 (HAANSTRA 1935; SPIKER 1935). Diese ist mit Modifikationen auch heute noch gebräuchlich. Insgesamt betrachtet sind deutschsprachige geologische Veröffentlichungen seither erstaunlich rar geblieben, was angesichts der zahlreichen deutschen Pensionäre, die sich auf Ibiza niedergelassen haben, doch verwundert. Auch die umfangreiche Bautätigkeit der letzten Jahrzehnte, die auch ehedem unzugängliche Plätze leicht erreichbar machte und darüber hinaus hervorragende Aufschlüsse schuf, blieb bedauerlicherweise geologisch - paläontologisch weitgehend undokumentiert... Ein Beitrag von Thomas Krassmann
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De­posits are one of the most im­por­tant top­ics in ge­ol­o­gy. Peter Sero­ka has ad­dressed the is­sue in sev­er­al years of work and has writ­ten an up-to-date ge­o­log­i­cal sum­mary. He ded­i­cat­ed his work to the 15 th an­niver­sary of Min­er­alie­nat­las. The work gives de­tailed in­for­ma­tion re­gard­ing the ori­gin of d ... moreDeposits are one of the most important topics in geology. Peter Seroka has addressed the issue in several years of work and has written an up-to-date geological summary. He dedicated his work to the 15 th anniversary of Mineralienatlas. The work gives detailed information regarding the origin of deposits, the different types of deposits and their classification. Examples of economically important deposits complete the chapters. Provided that this comprehensive work would be printed it would be a volume of over 400 pages; here it is provided in its entirety, online. Thanks to Peter Seroka. (written in german language).
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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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The Min­er­alien­t­age München 2025 – The Mu­nich Show once again show­cased a fas­ci­nat­ing va­ri­e­ty of min­er­als, fos­sils, and jew­el­ry. Al­though vis­i­tor num­bers ap­peared slight­ly low­er than last year, the fair re­mained vi­brant and di­verse. High­lights in­clud­ed the col­lec­tor dis­plays and the spe­cial ex­hi­bi­tio ... moreThe Mineralientage München 2025 – The Munich Show once again showcased a fascinating variety of minerals, fossils, and jewelry. Although visitor numbers appeared slightly lower than last year, the fair remained vibrant and diverse. Highlights included the collector displays and the special exhibition on natural resources, while the fossil section was somewhat smaller.
Some visitors expressed a wish for more seating areas, opportunities for exchange, and more eye-catching advertising, yet overall the event left a very positive impression and remains a must-visit for collectors and families alike.
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