Whale sighting
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Marine biologist Ben Pabst and paleontologist Hans-Jakob Siber led the excavation for whale fossils in Peru's Atacama Desert. Geological processes had turned this ancient sea into a desert which provided explorers with fine fossil specimens. Their findings are being showcased in various exhibits.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
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An elegant affair
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The second edition of the annual gem show is scheduled to open on Aug 26, 1999 with the special display of the Victoria-Transvaal diamond necklace as one of the highlights. The museum will also exhibit fancy colored diamonds, platinum jewelry and rare gems.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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Munich discovered
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Fossils, minerals and lapidary art were among the featured works at the 1991 Mineralientage Munchen held in Munich, Germany. A special exhibit in honor of Professor Hugo Struntz's mineral classification system was also presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
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