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Crystal Mountain, Egypt
The Crystal Mountain (28? 26′ E and 27? 39′ N) between the oasis Bahariya and Farafra, northern of the White Desert, Egypt. The Crystals are probably Barite (Schwerspat, BaSO4) and/or Calcite crystals (CaCO3). The hill was opened during works at … Continue reading
Italian govt warns against travel to parts of Egypt
IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-8f9d07f94fd018573b9c5fc734f6e589.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Italian govt warns against travel to parts of Egypt” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wpid-8f9d07f94fd018573b9c5fc734f6e589.jpg” (ANSA) – Rome, February 28 – The Italian foreign ministry on Friday warned its citizens to avoid travel to the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, … Continue reading