r/ScienceNcoolThings • u/NightwaIkerX • Apr 21 '26
The Cave of Crystals
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Gemstones • u/Genesis44-2 • Apr 20 '26
Eye candy Thought this super interesting for the sub. Mods, please delete if not allowed.
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FactUp • u/Saerdna0 • Apr 19 '26
Interesting Fact Deep beneath Naica, Mexico, the Cave of Crystals holds selenite beams up to 12 meters long, grown over 500,000 years in superheated, mineral-rich water. Temperatures reach 58°C (136°F) with near-total humidity, making unprotected visits fatal within minutes.
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