| Sulfur is known since ancient times. In the first Book of Moses (Genesis), part of the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses completed, about 440 BC.), There is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed because of the vicious life of its inhabitants by fire and sulfur. This event will be a ... moreSulfur is known since ancient times. In the first Book of Moses (Genesis), part of the Pentateuch (Five Books of Moses completed, about 440 BC.), There is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed because of the vicious life of its inhabitants by fire and sulfur. This event will be about 4,500 years have taken place before our era. |
| Der Schacht 371 der ehemaligen SDAG Wismut befindet sich östlich der Straße zwischen Niederschlema und Hartenstein an dem großen Doppel-Bogen der Zwickauer Mulde. In der Nähe befindet sich das bekannte Ausflugsziel "Prinzenhöhle". Das Schachtgelände einschließlich der mächtigen Halden erstreckt sich ... moreDer Schacht 371 der ehemaligen SDAG Wismut befindet sich östlich der Straße zwischen Niederschlema und Hartenstein an dem großen Doppel-Bogen der Zwickauer Mulde. In der Nähe befindet sich das bekannte Ausflugsziel "Prinzenhöhle". Das Schachtgelände einschließlich der mächtigen Halden erstreckt sich vom Ostufer der Zwickauer Mulde zum einen über das fast vollständig verfüllte Kohlungsbachtal (Teilhalde 371/I) und zum anderen bis hin an die Felskuppen der Hohen Warte in ... ein Beitrag von Thomas Uhlig |
| It is not possible to write a chapter about the mineral galena without looking at the history of lead and silver to name two of the most important raw materials and materials of humanity. How long people processed galena as main ore for the production of lead is unknown. As lead inter alia used as a ... moreIt is not possible to write a chapter about the mineral galena without looking at the history of lead and silver to name two of the most important raw materials and materials of humanity. How long people processed galena as main ore for the production of lead is unknown. As lead inter alia used as an additive to various melts (e.g. to bronze and the salt-cementation process for gold extraction) one can assume that the properties of this mineral were known before 3000 BC. Other sources speak of a history of lead about 7000-9000 years BC back. |
| 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. |