BlackDragon Posted March 9, 2007 Hey'all. My friend in the mining industry sent me these pics today, i was amazed at size of these crystal formations. I have very little to do with crystals, or their powers for that matter, but jeebuz, behold the power of nature at hand Heres the blurb that came with the pics: "This is the crystal cave of giants found in the Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico. These are Selenite crystals (gypsum) and are the largest crystals ever discovered. They are 1000 feet down in a limestone host rock where they are mining for lead, zinc and silver. These crystals were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below. The miners had to drill through the Naica fault, which they were worried would flood the mine, and this is what they discovered." I can say is never thought i would see pictures of supermans crystal icehouse in my lifetime, i was wrong! Beautiful indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XipeTotec Posted March 9, 2007 call me a cynic, but the last 2 photos looks a bit dodge... its not april yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Posted March 9, 2007 Yeah the last two did look strange to me, but they are legit. Cynic! Check out link (quick google search will end your april fools guess) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torsten Posted March 9, 2007 amazing!! thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apothecary Posted March 10, 2007 Damn you BD tripping me the hell out I worked the 7pm-7am shift last night and watched Superman Returns while I was there, only to come home this morning to this! Is there a kryptonite expansion slot for the evil supervillians amongst us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Posted March 10, 2007 Apoth, i guess these super crystals do have powers then....hmmmmm... I cant believe how well they do resemble that fortress.... Amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Μορφέας Posted March 10, 2007 howTF do crystals form to that size, Thats incredible, They must have been forming for... eons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus On Peyote Posted March 10, 2007 Holy universe! Thats some pretty crazy shite,amazing pics. Are they allowed to mine the crystals? better not be able to destroy the site. I tried doing a search for Selenite crystals but dident get much info on em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coin Posted March 10, 2007 stunning pics BD -- thanks ... it's like a dream world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBumpy Posted March 14, 2007 The caverns that contain the crystals would have been filled with water up until a few years ago. They were only discovered and made accessible because of the local mining operation having an effect on the groundwater level. Did someone say, "Holy shit, MrBumpy has paid attention to one of his lectures so far this semester" -bumpy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ENtiTY Posted March 14, 2007 Thats truly incredible ! Hope the mining companies effect on the water level isn't detremental to the crystal caverns. Ages upon ages of formations ruined in a few years. What a cancer we are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauve Posted March 14, 2007 wow. Mexico is truely a magical place... Hope they will let the site intact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
