Mineral articles
- always expanding -
Alpine Calcite
In some veins the calcite can reach Elmwood quality, making it even more surprising that they remained so unknown for so many years – a well-kept secret of the local collectors.
The mineral exhibition of the NHM Vienna (pt. 4)
This is the 4th article of my visit of the mineral exhibition of the museum of natural history in Vienna.
This article also contains more than 50 photos!
Tessin Habit Quartz
Seeing the fantastic minerals, their combinations and shapes – pure creativity! However, maybe absinthe was involved as the Tessin habit quartz was created!
Alpine Scepter Quartz
Imagine the perfect sceptre quartz. Got an image in your head? Now combine your dream sceptre with the rough and unforgiving terrain of the Swiss Alps.
The Munich Show 2023
This is an article with more than 100 photos of the 2023 Munich show. You will see some very fine specimens and rareties.
The mineral exhibition of the NHM Vienna (pt. 3)
This is the third article of my visit of the mineral exhibition of the museum of natural history in Vienna.
This article also contains about 40 photos of museum sized specimens!
The mineral exhibition of the NHM Vienna (pt. 2)
This is the second article of my visit of the mineral exhibition of the museum of natural history in Vienna.
This article also contains more than 70 photos!
The mineral exhibition of the NHM Vienna (pt. 1)
The museum of natural history in Vienna is famous for its mineral collection. The focus it set on minerals from the former monarchy and contains very old specimens.
This article contains more than 70 photos!
excellent pyrite from Switzerland
2023: A short report about high quality pyrite from the Swiss Alps with a lot of photos.
Pyrite spheres from Austria
2023: A report about very fine pyrite from an unknown location Austria with many photos.