Natural Science Forum / Earth Science / Mineralogy / September 2003

Hi, I have a rather general question (or maybe its rather silly question to
ask).  I would like to get some input and suggestions (hopefully you will
have some technical references to support your ideas).  I am interested
knowing off-hand what specific types of geometrical ...

Is there a way to download the full version for satellite imagery on CD (1km
resolution) from http://www.motherplanet.com for free? And is there a crack
for it?
Cheers

Can't think of an appropriate Ng, so here goes...
How do I make a photographic image last a very long time ? I
mean a *VERY* long time. I'm talking 5,000 - 20,000 years !
Not digitised but as a viewable image, or negative/slide/print.

I need for a report the current prices for coltan ore.
How do you calculate the price according to the percentage and how is the
development of prices in the last 6 to 12 month?
Is there any source (website) for prices and information.

Does anybody know where to find a list of refereed vs. non-refereed
journals, possibly giving also the country of publication? An Earth-Science
oriented list would be the best, otherwise a general list would be fine
too.

Has Dana's Handbook of Mineralogy vintage 1950s ever been revised or
has someone else published a comprehensive handbook?  Particularily one
that includes locations of mineral reserves.

I'm looking for someone who could provide a name to this stone or
formation or fossil or whatever it is ......feel up to it???????????
it has stumped many people......contact me for a pic of it