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Historical amethyst discovery at the Saurüssel

Martin Grüll

It is not only one of the most important amethyst finds in the Alps, but also an inspiring story: despite adverse weather conditions, Erika and Rudolf Planitzer made a find of the century and...
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Pala District: The Pegmatites of the Chief Mountain and Their Minerals

Mark Mauthner

The Pala District in California is home to rich pegmatite deposits that have produced some of the most beautiful gemstones in North America. Particularly noteworthy are the spectacular kunzite...
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Wolf Mine: A Famous Locality For Rhodochrosite

Markus Henrich, Matthias Reinhardt

The Wolf mine in Siegerland in Germany has had a long and eventful history. Although the Siegerland region is known for its iron mining, the Wolf mine stands out in particular for its colorful...
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The Long Life until Stability – Measuring Radioactive Quantities

Rudolf Geipel

About radioactive decay, half-life and interesting methods to make the invisible radiation visible.
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