Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain

vegasjames no longer being taken for granite Member since June 2013 Posts: 9,560	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 6:50:19 GMT -5 toiv0 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vegasjames on Oct 25, 2016 6:50:19 GMT -5 Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain www.geologyin.com/2016/10/enormous-crystal-geode-discovered-in.html

orrum gets rocks for Christmas Member since January 2013 Posts: 7,204	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 7:06:33 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orrum on Oct 25, 2016 7:06:33 GMT -5 But it's gypsum, very soft and easily damaged.
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Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 10:04:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Oct 25, 2016 10:04:30 GMT -5 I'll bet ya' it's so freakin hot in those cavities,that they can't stay there very long.......LOL
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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,957	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 11:10:41 GMT -5 Fossilman and spiritstone like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Oct 25, 2016 11:10:41 GMT -5 Wow, just wow!

broseph82 driving up their electric bill Member since September 2014 Posts: 2,070	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 12:09:16 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by broseph82 on Oct 25, 2016 12:09:16 GMT -5 rockjunquie www.heinemanswinery.com/crystalcave.asp Be sure to watch the video. This is in Ohio

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 12:21:02 GMT -5

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Oct 25, 2016 12:09:16 GMT -5 broseph82 said:

rockjunquie www.heinemanswinery.com/crystalcave.asp

Be sure to watch the video. This is in Ohio

And then buy a case of Pink Catawba wine, stop by the CheeseHaven for some salami and cheese and head to Marblehead lighthouse to eat and drink. Fun times!

metalsmith Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 1,537	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 12:54:46 GMT -5 Fossilman and broseph82 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by metalsmith on Oct 25, 2016 12:54:46 GMT -5 Not sure how those compare to Mexico's claim... National Geographic
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Mark K Cave Dweller Member since April 2012 Posts: 2,817	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 19:29:18 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark K on Oct 25, 2016 19:29:18 GMT -5 This is just a small piece of one I found. Imagine how big it would have been if it had not been crushed. It was getting heavy after trying to get a decent pic.

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 25, 2016 19:49:01 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this

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Oct 25, 2016 10:04:30 GMT -5 Fossilman said:

I'll bet ya' it's so freakin hot in those cavities,that they can't stay there very long.......LOL

Those are the selenite caverns in Mexico. This one is in Spain.

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 26, 2016 12:14:43 GMT -5 via mobile

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Oct 25, 2016 12:54:46 GMT -5 metalsmith said:

Not sure how those compare to Mexico's claim...

National Geographic

Not everyone can go to those places. I was merely offering another alternative that the general public has access to.

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 26, 2016 12:40:37 GMT -5 broseph82 likes this

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Oct 25, 2016 12:09:16 GMT -5 broseph82 said:

rockjunquie www.heinemanswinery.com/crystalcave.asp

Be sure to watch the video. This is in Ohio

That was produced by Bowling Green State University, whom also featured my husband in a one hour radio special featuring his self produced and recorded original Native American music back in the 1990's and played his songs in their radio station's rotation for a while. What a cool school.

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 26, 2016 14:37:07 GMT -5

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Oct 26, 2016 12:14:43 GMT -5 broseph82 said:

Oct 25, 2016 12:54:46 GMT -5 metalsmith said:

Not sure how those compare to Mexico's claim...

National Geographic

Not everyone can go to those places. I was merely offering another alternative that the general public has access to.

I'm not sure the Mexico location is a geode, but then I'm not sure its not!
The Spanish site is very clearly a geode.

It's not a typo ... it's English!

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Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine - Alan Turing

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 28, 2016 22:45:48 GMT -5 via mobile metalsmith likes this

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Oct 26, 2016 14:37:07 GMT -5 metalsmith said:

Oct 26, 2016 12:14:43 GMT -5 broseph82 said:

Not everyone can go to those places. I was merely offering another alternative that the general public has access to.

I'm not sure the Mexico location is a geode, but then I'm not sure its not!
The Spanish site is very clearly a geode.

Very clearly?

When is a geode to big and becomes a crystal cave?

What defines a geode when very large?

Btw, love it, I don't care what u call it!!!

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 29, 2016 1:53:32 GMT -5

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Oct 28, 2016 22:45:48 GMT -5 @shotgunner said:

Oct 26, 2016 14:37:07 GMT -5 metalsmith said:

I'm not sure the Mexico location is a geode, but then I'm not sure its not!
The Spanish site is very clearly a geode.

Very clearly?

When is a geode to big and becomes a crystal cave?

What defines a geode when very large?

Btw, love it, I don't care what u call it!!!

You need to tear yourself away from the amazing photos. See link in OP: Schematic sketch of the geode and its dimensions

It's not a typo ... it's English!

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Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine - Alan Turing

dottyt spending too much on rocks Member since July 2016 Posts: 305	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 29, 2016 2:08:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dottyt on Oct 29, 2016 2:08:27 GMT -5 I think you have to wear protective gear in the Mexican place, but the Spanish guys look like they are wearing regular clothes. Both places are very cool looking!

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 29, 2016 11:22:18 GMT -5 via mobile

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Oct 29, 2016 2:08:27 GMT -5 dottyt said:

I think you have to wear protective gear in the Mexican place, but the Spanish guys look like they are wearing regular clothes. Both places are very cool looking!

I'm pretty sure the Mexico cave of swords is under water. So no human can go at all! We would be people stew in the hot water pretty quick.

Spain does look comfy only 160' under ground.

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Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 29, 2016 14:00:33 GMT -5

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Oct 29, 2016 11:22:18 GMT -5 @shotgunner said:

Oct 29, 2016 2:08:27 GMT -5 dottyt said:

I think you have to wear protective gear in the Mexican place, but the Spanish guys look like they are wearing regular clothes. Both places are very cool looking!

I'm pretty sure the Mexico cave of swords is under water. So no human can go at all! We would be people stew in the hot water pretty quick.

Spain does look comfy only 160' under ground.

Yes, they were going to stop the pumps that were keeping the water out of the cave and let it re-flood to prevent the crystals from deteriorating.

Mark K Cave Dweller Member since April 2012 Posts: 2,817	Enormous crystal Geode discovered in Spain Oct 29, 2016 19:15:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark K on Oct 29, 2016 19:15:25 GMT -5 The Mexican place was allowed to flood again. It is doubtful that anyone alive today will ever enter it again.