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Like an elevator to the top: Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have used computer models to show how the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria were formed. Sunken rocks from the African plate rose again from a depth of 100 kilometers. The result: the mountain range is 40 million years old and therefore significantly younger than previously assumed.

Freiberg's "Terra Mineralia" to be modernized

The large mineral collection in Freiberg is a feast for the eyes. Crystals and precious stones sparkle everywhere. Now the show is to be spruced up. | more

Porphyry quarries in Rochlitz saved - new owner

Rochlitz porphyry can be found in many historic buildings. The future is now also secure: Following insolvency in the summer, Vereinigte Porphyrbrüche has a new owner. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Porphyry less in demand - quarry files for insolvency

Rochlitz porphyry is widely used as a building material and is recognized as a special natural stone. But now the porphyry quarries have become insolvent. | more

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