From the edge of purgatory to a show near you: mining sulfur specimens in southern Bolivia
Article Abstract:
The El Desierto project is a unique specimen-mining project in Bolivia with extensive reserves and the ability to produce reasonably priced sulfur specimens. An overview of the project and a history of sulfur mining in Bolivia are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2001
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Cavansite: Horn, please!
Article Abstract:
A brief description on the Cavansite mineral with reference to its origin in India is presented. Cavansite also occurs in few other localities including the Aranga quarry at Dargaville, New Zealand and some part in Iceland.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2005
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Kaolinite - a king's ambition and pig's eggs?
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The features of the white clay Kaolinite, the secret ingredient of Chinese porcelain, are described.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2006
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