Rare natural materials

Cave of the Crystals, Mexico

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Geological wonders 🢖 Rare natural materials Category Rare natural materials Described finds of rare natural materials What is included in this category? There are places in the world, where one can find such materials which are not present anywhere else on Earth – or can be found just in a few places. Such landmarks are […]

Kagem Emerald Mines

Emeralds from Kagem Mines, Zambia

Here and in the other Kafubu Emerald mines are mined some of the best emeralds in the world, in some aspects surpassing the famous Colombian emeralds. Zambian emeralds have a rich, deep green color, crystals have very high quality.

Gemstone mines and other finds

The blue amber from the Dominican Republic

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Geological wonders 🢖 Rare natural materials 🢖 Gemstone finds Category Gemstone mines and other finds Described gemstone mines and other finds What is included in this category? Gemstones are decorative stones of high value, used in adornments, mostly – in jewelry. Kinds of gemstones None can say the exact number of kinds of gemstones. Creative lapidaries can […]

Dunn’s River Falls

Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica

Approximately 55 m tall waterfall with many cascades and spectacular tufa formations. Waterfall ends directly in the sea. Popular tourist destination, tourists enjoy climbing the falls.

Popa Taung Kalat

Taung Kalat, Burma

This beautiful monastic complex sits on top of an extinct volcanic plug, rising 170 – 180 meters over the surrounding area.

Florence Cathedral

Florence Cathedral in the night, Italy

One of the most impressive churches in the world, the largest building in medieval Europe. Constructed in 1296 – 1469. Designed mostly in Gothic style, but considered to be one of the first Renaissance buildings.

Boiling Hole in Lake Catherine

A deep cave that starts some meters below the water in Lake Catherine. Explored 206 m long passage, a strong current in the cave.

Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral, Italy

One of the most impressive Gothic buildings in the world, constructed in 1386 – 1965.