Cave of the Crystals
Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave is a cave connected to the Naica Mine at a depth of , in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. It takes the form of a chamber within the limestone host rock of the mine, and is about long with a volume of .
Details
- Access
- Currently inaccessible
- Length
- 109 m
- Geology
- Limestone
- Hazards
- High temperature and humidity
- Location
- Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Discovery
- 2000
- Other Name
- Cueva de los cristales
- Photo Caption
- Gypsum crystals in the Naica cave. Note person for scale