 | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | MINES AND MINERALS OF AUSTRIA By P H I L I P M O R R I L L East Derby, N . H., 0 3 0 4 1 ( P A R T III)...Sphalerite. Gailtal. Vivianite as powder. Krasta Valley. Marble Qs six Mi. W of Villach nr Drautal. Raibl-Galena;...Adularia Xls; Magne tite X l s ; Sphene X l s ; Black Marble Q. Mallnitz-Pericline X l s . Unterschaferalpe... Iron Ms. Pyrrhotite; Borickite ("Foucherite"); Opal. Fohnsdorf. Lignite containing Orpiment and Realgar...16 Miles Do not scale. Uooer Austria Altaussee tsch# Lower Austria Yugoslav! VII STYR1A ROCKS AND |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | Me., sends in this bit of information: "Here is an account of a fine occurrence of turquoise which due...gasoline restrictions I was never able to visit. "An engineer with the U. S. Bureau of Mines.gave me a...from the West End quarry, Inyo Co., Calif., and the other is a bluishwhite common opal which fluoresces...fluoresces green under the Mineralight. The opal occurs as small masses in a grayish rock and comes from Last...Last Chance Canyon, Kern Co., Calif. An article by Mr. Henley describing the occurrences of the two minerals |  | | | | Lee Boltin Based on the original work “Bunte Welt der schonen* Steine” by Werner Lieber, © 1969 by Franckh’sche...could hardly determine the origin of rocks, nor could an economic geologist study valuable ore materials....the silicates: quartz, feldspars, micas, augite, horn¬ blende, and olivine. In sedimentary rocks, clay...which involve very simple hand tests which will be an invaluable aid in your identification of specimens...mineral with a Sp. G. of 3 is 3 times heavier than an equal volume of water. Even with these tests, you |  | | Book | | for within several months they asked me to render an opinion as to its suitability for translation and...neglecting the truly important European localities. As an amateur handbook, this one makes no pretense at being...method of indicating increasing quality by the use of an increasing number of exclamation points within parentheses...version are truly those intended in the original. As an outgrowth of this study a number of errors in the...renditions are all the more remarkable because he is an ardent amateur mineral collector and is therefore |  | | Journal (issue) | | Cabochon-cut multi-star quartz from Sri Lanka in an orientation showing only the 'centre star' in the...cabochons were originally cut with curved upper and lower surfaces and a small flat base. In general, only...the rose quartz cabochon, on the other hand, showed an identical complete three dimensional star network...upper and one lower star), twelve 'middle stars' (six on the upper and six on the lower part of the sphere)...'outer stars' the centres of which are located at an angle of 90° to the c-axis, i.e. perpendicular to |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | Quebec. The sill is well exposed in the Varennes quarry, which has been operated continuously for crushed...hornfels chill-zone is evident at both the upper and lower contact of the sill with the sedimentary rocks.... nacrite, natrolite, nenadkevichite, nepheline, opal, pectolite, pyrite, pyrrhotite, rhabdophane, rhodochrosite...of a misshapen l@cm lazurite crystal in whitish marble matrix. Examination of the other side of the specimen...lazurite. The matrix of the crystals is diopside marble, indicating a metamorphic grade and rock composition |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | by Lake Buchanan in 1938. The Terlingua mining district is noted for its rare mercury minerals. Mining...(Zeitner, 1972). Rendham, E and N of Rendham along an escarpment, limestone over red shales of the Permian...Temple, 6 miles W of Temple in abandoned limestone quarry; marcasite* (spear-point crystals; groups up to...Minerals quarry), at Damon on Route 36, prominent hill, shallow piercement salt dome, open-pit quarry on N...N W side, originally an Indian stronghold. Sam Damon opened a small quarry in 1831, first oil well drilled |  | | Journal (issue) | | how a collection can be made and cared for; to keep an accurate and permanent record of all mineral localities...Association and enjoy all the advantages which such an affiliation affords. A number of clubs hold membership...(]OHi.,,/~ jo,,, ,4,w,J, l9J/..2. CHIPS FROM THE QUARRY .................................................Association 122 ROCKS AND MINERALs Chips from The Quarry D-EALERS NOW IS YOUR OP.PORTUNITY! It is most...receiving: " Now that the tire situation is reach• ing an acute stage, it means that trips to locaiities will |  | | Book | | reference shelf and for work in the field this will prove an indispensable book. 306 colour photographs, 26 black...such figures should only be considered as indicating an order of magnitude. ISBN 0 7188 2011 8 Illustrations...Min¬ erals are not dealt with in isolation but as an integral part of the rocks in which they are formed...or more metals. Since the economic importance of an ore, and therefore its working, depends on conditions...on the surface. Others crystallize directly out of an aqueous solution or with the assistance of organisms |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | biotite schist and coming from the Worth feldspar quarry on Bog Hill, East Hampton, Middlesex Co., Conn...interest ever turned up, I ignored the locality for an entire year: something which no collector should...the mass of schist and associated material. Lifting an almost solid fragment of the mysterious white mineral...has been mined with lead ore in the Wood River district, Blaine Co., Idaho. ILLINOIS—The following note...was filled with water, the different colors made an attractive display. IOWA — The following letter, |  | | Book (edition) | | Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart, W. Germany. Anthony C. Tennissen. der schénen* Franckh’sche Adapted by Revised Edition...could hardly determine the origin of rocks, nor could an economic geologist study valuable ore materials...where take a brief look mineral—all of which will be an they are most commonly found. Let us at the principal...mineral with a Sp. G. of 3 is 3 times heavier than an equal volume of water. Even with these tests, you...poorly developed external appearances. If you X-ray an amorphous-looking mineral, you will find that it |  | | Book | | to assist you in further research. Everyone with an interest in rocks—mineralogists, petrologists, general...and lapidaries—will find the Dictionary of Rocks an indispensable and information-rich reference source...In addition to a concise definition for each term, an attempt also has been made to indicate the derivation...jasper, agate, and other forms of quartz, as well as opal. Non-English terms commonly used in English-language...modifying term and not under the terms rock or stone. An effort has been made to determine the position of |  | | Catalog/List | | obtained, more Note. - Galena offer large the an "iron cap” small often crystals it was Diorite...sharp, transparent stock, including with notches an side. the get a (see figure,) both have which...to the third twinning plane. horizontally with an and in occasional law, In all some a received...with “feathers” white cleavage planes. Recently an extraordinarily large quartz twin was received from...distinctly ately with the reproduction exact an but simple crystals CHIASTOLITE FROM Chiastolite |  | | Book (volume) | | Plains, wells drilled deep into this unit provide an inexhaustible supply of cold artesian, Rocky Mountain...banks, tributary gravels, etc.petrified wood, wood opal. CORSON COUNTY LITTLE EAGLE: area ridges, slopes...slopes, stream beds, etc. petrified wood, wood opal; along the Grand R. though entire Co., regional...banks, breaks, gravels, etc. petrified wood, wood opal. 438 A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the...minesColumbite, Gold, Silver, etc.; and (2) Old Marble Quarry on the Needles Hwy. 5.5 mi. NEScheelite, and |  | | Book (edition) | | still the blood and soften anger? 8. What gem has an average life expectancy of between 100 and 150 years...ornamental material 210 Onyxmarble, Tufa, Landscape Marble 210 Orbicular Diorite, Obsidian, Moldavite 212...possibilities of confusing an individual gemstone with a similar one, a synthetic one or an imitation. I received...Curt Stolz, Munich; Christian Weise, Munich; Gebr. Wild, Idar-Oberstein. 7 Introduction G emstones and...docuinents with jewel-encrusted seals, which were an expression of their wealth and power. Although sometimes |  | | Book | | Cornelian Jasper 57 58 60 Petrified coral Tiger's eye Opal 61 93 95 Fluorspar 96 Blue-john 97 98 Turquoise...Calcite 79 80 81 Cobaltocalcite Onyx marble 82 83 Landscape marble Smithsonite 85 84 108 102 Introduction...structure of a mineral can be 'photographed' on to an x-ray plate. These and many other sophisticated techniques...although a few rocks consist of one mineral only (e.g. marble, which in its pure state consists entirely of calcite)...orderly atomic structure: some are amorphous, like opal. Formation of Minerals Rocks are divided into three |  | | Catalog/List | | 5mm£3 Hannover Cove.St Agncs, Comwall Wagholi Quarry,Poona,India lxl £3 Funauchi Mine, Aikta Prefecture... Brosso Minc,lvrca.ltaly lxl £5 Boghill Road Quarry, Glengonnley, County Antrim, Yaknl Mine,Bigndic...£10 OH Claims, Gila County, Arizona U.S.A Haury Quarry, Black Forest, Germany Ayama Bolivia ½x½£1.50...colour with veins of brown Bementite. (Greystones Quarry, Lezant,Comwall) a) 3x4 inches £ 1 5 b) 3x2.5 £...(Loanhead Quarry, Beith Scotland) £5 Almandine garnet , rich dark red mass (Shap blue quarry,Shap Cumbria) |  | | Book | | unique. The beautiful full-color illustrations present an enticing introduction to the world of mineralogy...nature's order might easily mistake a crystal for an object crafted by hand. Since 1nany cultures believe...outstanding or unique. In these pictures you wil l find an enticing introduction to mineralogy and gemology...cubic zirconia. Precipitation frorn water is an example of an inorganic process that produces minerals....and soils, n1inerals can be too small to see with an unaided eye, hiding both the well -formed crystal |  | | Book (volume) | | concerned, Ohio is unique in but a single gemstone, an exceptionally high quality, colorful flint that is...chert, translucent chalcedony, jasp-agate and common opal, rivaling in beauty the Arizona agatized wood. This...the western counties, especially the Clay Center Quarry 12 miles southeast of Toledo but in Ottawa Co....jct. of Brint St. and Centennial rd., the Medusa Quarry (SW of 4 quarries), very many specimens⎯fossils...deposits⎯Hematite. OTTAWA COUNTY CLAY CENTER, area limestone quarry, famed⎯Calcite, Celestite (fluorescent), Dolomite |  | | Book (volume) | | concerned, Ohio is unique in but a single gemstone, an exceptionally high quality, colorful flint that is...chert, translucent chalcedony, jasp-agate and common opal, rivaling in beauty the Arizona agatized wood. This...the western counties, especially the Clay Center Quarry 12 miles southeast of Toledo but in Ottawa Co....jct. of Brint St. and Centennial rd., the Medusa Quarry (SW of 4 quarries), very many specimens⎯fossils...deposits⎯Hematite. OTTAWA COUNTY CLAY CENTER, area limestone quarry, famed⎯Calcite, Celestite (fluorescent), Dolomite |  | | Journal (issue) | | Zimbabwe | Chromiumbearing Translucent Green Common Opal | Blue Sapphires Reportedly from Azad Kashmir |...Silica Glass Sold as RockCrystal Balls | An Unusual Pink Synthetic Opal | Quench-Fractured Bicoloured Synthetic...courtesy of The Walters Art Museum 119 172 Hyalite Opal from Erongo, Namibia, Showing Green Daylight Fluorescence...worldwide. Video highlights of the conference, including an overview and all four panel sessions, are now available...diamonds.com/about. The 133-page PDF begins with an introduction that covers intended users (industrial-scale |  | | Book (volume) | | of the Silica Group including Amethyst, Agate and Opal 11 Turquoise and Lapis-Lazuli ize The-Jades...Marcasite and Hematite 14 The Natural Glasses 15 Marble 16 Lesser Known Ornamental and Gem Materials...: : : : : . 166 XVI XVII Opal: Cabochon-cut Stones and a Faceted Fire Opal . So Cabochons of Ornamental...: Pa vill —. : 2 PREFACE For two decades, an earlier work of mine—Practical Gemmology—has proved...stones. This is a minor point against the value of an arrangement which introduces the subject in the logical |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | photographers, Lee Boltin. Rocks and Minerals is an inexpensive, rather academic introduction to elementary...Despite being taken from an old film, the overall quality is very good, and an informative narration with...sound effects have been skillfully added to make this an excellent video that is both historical-since large-scale...Alaska in the 1950s-and informative. The video makes an excellent supplement to any program on placer gold...Ti4+pfu. Gem mining in Madagascar is currently in a “Wild West” period, and detailed locality information |  | | Book (edition) | | 94 Beryl 96 Chrysoberyl 98 Prasiolite 1 Common Opal 1 1 18 154 Nephrite 156 Jadeite 120 Rose...Hiddenite 114 Kunzite 114 Quartz 116 Opal 150 Precious Opal Fire Opal 152 Rock Crystal 116 Smoky Quartz...1 8 Rocks as Gemstones Onyx Marble 218 Tufa 218 Landscape Marble 2 1 Orbicular Diorite 220 Kakortokite...less scientifically knowledgeable, gems always had an aura of mystery, something almost spiritual. That's...through the doctrines of the Esoterics. Gems also have an assured place in modern religion. The breastplate |  | | Book | | en¬ tire field. Most of the subjects follow an alphabetic, ency¬ clopedic style, and each is... The geographical and geological distribution is an important fact about any given species; it is therefore...one that has been well opened, such as a mine, a quarry, road or railroad cut, or a cliff. Fresh exposures...happens that specimens brought in from the field have an unnecessary amount of waste rock adhering, or part...Glass-walled showcase with sliding, locking doors provides an attractive display area and protection for choice |
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Marble quarry, Atzelsdorf, Brunn an der Wild, Horn District, Lower Austria, Austria