| Die Bodenschätze der Insel stammen vor allem aus submarinen Gebirgsbildungen. Kupfer, das als Sulfid vorkommt, entstand, als am Tethysboden Meerwasser in die vorhandenen Gesteinsklüfte eindrang und die im Nebengestein vorkommenden Metalle löste. Diese stiegen dann als Kupfer-, Eisen- und Zinksulfide ... moreDie Bodenschätze der Insel stammen vor allem aus submarinen Gebirgsbildungen. Kupfer, das als Sulfid vorkommt, entstand, als am Tethysboden Meerwasser in die vorhandenen Gesteinsklüfte eindrang und die im Nebengestein vorkommenden Metalle löste. Diese stiegen dann als Kupfer-, Eisen- und Zinksulfide auf. Die untermeerisch geförderten Basalte erstarrten wulst- und kissenartig und bilden die sogenannte Kissenlava (Pillolaven). |
| This report gives a lot of details of the history of this mine. Contribution from Michael Kommer (written in german language) ... moreThis report gives a lot of details of the history of this mine. Contribution from Michael Kommer (written in german language) |
| 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 |
| Do you know El Tio, the ruler of the underworld? In January 2012 Stefan Schorn, administrator of mineralienatlas.de, had the chance to visit the Bolivian San José Mine. In his article he tells us about the history of the mine and shows us with over 60 pictures this adventuresome trip inside the mine ... moreDo you know El Tio, the ruler of the underworld? In January 2012 Stefan Schorn, administrator of mineralienatlas.de, had the chance to visit the Bolivian San José Mine. In his article he tells us about the history of the mine and shows us with over 60 pictures this adventuresome trip inside the mine. (Article 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) |