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French biennial stone Fair Rocalia (November 30 – December 02, 2021) co-located with the gardening and landscaping show Paysalia in Lyon, had nearly 29,000 visitors
Briefly noted
Winter Olympics 2022 in Beijing: unlike in the summer of 2008, no jade in the winners‘ medals
This time there is only a symbolic reference to the history and culture of the country through the neolithic “yu bi“ discs
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During the volcano eruption on the Pacific island of Tonga on January 15, 2022, there were violent flashes for hours at the lower edge of the ash cloud
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Nasa-scientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of “super eruptions“
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Many friends and customers have sent us warm Christmas greetings. We show some in whose presentation stone plays a role
The city of Bern awards prizes for “exemplary craftsmanship and artistry“ gravestones and even has an advisor for the design
Next-of-kin receive a voucher for flower arrangements worth 100 SF and a certificate / The work of the sculptors is honored with a certificate
Stonemasonry winners in the „The Good Form” and “Professionals Perform“ craftsmanship-competitions were announced in Germany
Marks are given for creativity and skill at work or for professional working under time pressure, respectively
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Ball’s Pyramid is a 560 m high spectacular rock in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and New Zealand. It is a remnant of a shield volcano
Science news: a mineral from interior Earth, Felsic volcanism in China and Permian mass extinction, Sierra Nevada’s rebirth, the Maya’s salt kitchens
Recent discoveries about our planet, its rocks, and other “stone” topics
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Pink Stone Challenge is a Social Media campaign and linked to the US Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is held every year
The company Lovato from Italy’s Chiampo Valley manufactures saws with which it is possible to cut natural stone remnants for further use
Possible thicknesses from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 10 cm and also corner pieces
Science news: Jupiter’s banded pattern, earthquake threat for Saudi megacity Neom, Maya monuments, climate change 10,000 years ago in Egypt
Recent discoveries about our planet, its rocks, and other “stone” topics
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The city of Helsinki has started the renovation of the Finlandia hall, well-known also for its marble facade and interior decoration with natural stone
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90 years old is the famous statue “Cristo Redentor“ (Christ the Redeemer) in Rio de Janeiro