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Cave of the Crystal Giants...


The Naica mine in Chihuahua, Mexico is best known for its extraordinary selenite crystals. They are some of the largest ever discovered - reaching 4 feet (1.2 meters) in diameter and 50 feet (15.2 meters) in length.

The magma beneath the cave makes it unbearably hot and humid. As a result, the cave remains largely untouched.
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diablesse · 56-60, F
They should ban removing any of those crystals to preserve that beauty.
sciguy18 · M
@diablesse Luckily, the environmental conditions are such that the general public cannot gain access. I believe only researchers are allowed.