Mineral articles

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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!