Cave of the Crystals

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