Whale sighting

Article Abstract:

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.

History, Whales, Fossil, Fossil whales, Atacama Desert

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An elegant affair

Article Abstract:

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.

Fairs and festivals, Minerals, Minerals (Geology), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gems, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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Munich discovered

Article Abstract:

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.

Fossils, Gem cutting

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