The geological history that led to the formation of giant crystals and a 36-foot geode has been revealed by scientists. By looking at the abandoned mine where the geode of Pulpí was found, they ...

Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly, Discovered by chance, the secret Mexican crystal caves big enough to drive a car through The Cave of Crystals, also known as the Giant ...

The key to the formation of the giant crystals lies in the unique conditions within the cave. Temperatures stayed around ...

Giant gypsum crystals reveal their secrets Deep below a mountain near Naica, Mexico, miners searching for fresh ore deposits in 2000 came across an unexpected and awesome sight.

In this paper for Geology, Juan Manuel García-Ruiz and colleagues reveal the geological history that ended with the formation of the Pulpí geode. Like the giant crystals of Naica in Mexico (see ...

Some crystals are more than 30 feet long and weigh more than 50 tons. In the mid 1980s, the cave was drained (accidentally) by miners, but it wasn’t discovered until 2000.

Initial stages by which giant gypsum crystals form Date: April 5, 2012 Source: University of Leeds Summary: Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral which is often used in industrial processes and ...

This is a big year for the scientific study of crystals ranging from giant pillars of gypsum to tiny swirls of silica. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another ...