Giant Crystal Cave
By Dunn •
October 29, 2008
With lengths over 11m, the giant gypsum crystals found in the Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico. These are Selenite crystals, the translucent beams of gypsum and are the largest crystals ever discovered. These crystals were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below.
Selenite is one of the most beautiful varieties of gypsum, being a mineral composed of calcium sulfate hydrate, it quite often forms compact and lucid laminate aggregations. It sometimes presents itself in the shape of giant crystals with perfect laminate exfoliation, and amazing reflectivity. The Naica caves are the greatest expression of magnitude and beauty in the world.
via : That Crystal Site & Gaia
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is that the real superman’s fortress of solitude??
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Wow! Looks great!
This reminds me of “Ice Sculpture” event in our town…
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These look incredible. All the caves I’ve visited have been a maze of narrow, muddy tunnels
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That’s just too cool. It looks like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude after all of his villains converged on it to destroy it!
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This looks amazing indeed. Are actually these crystals single crystalline specimens of that size?
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my favorite gemstone is none other than diamond. the most expensive and priceless gemstone ever..:’
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Diamonds and Rubys are my favorite gemstones, i like the color red and the sparkle of diamond.”.”
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the best gemstones would be diamond and topaz, red rubies are great too;..
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the best and ultimate gemstone is of course diamond because it sparkles and very expensive;-~
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gemstones are expensive but when you give a ring with gemstone to your girlfriend, she would really like it `.’
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ummm i like the crystals they r amazing
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