Giant Crystal Cave Comes to Light

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Giant Crystal Cave, focusing on its unique features, potential visits, and the implications of temperature on crystal preservation. Participants share their excitement and curiosity about the cave while expressing varying opinions on visiting it.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to visit the cave, highlighting its impressive nature.
  • Another participant mentions the temperature changes in the cave, noting that the cooling from 136°F to 122°F may affect the crystals' survival.
  • There is a suggestion about using "sisterhood coolant suits" for potential visits, although concerns are raised about their practicality and noise levels.
  • A participant comments on the scale of the cave's features, questioning the size of a person in relation to the crystals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share enthusiasm about the cave, but there are differing views on the feasibility of visiting it due to temperature concerns and the practicality of protective gear. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these factors on visiting the cave.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific temperature thresholds for crystal preservation, but the implications of these changes on the crystals' integrity are not fully explored. The practicality of using coolant suits is also debated without reaching a consensus.

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This was just the coolest thing I have ever seen. I'd love to go there and see it in person.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/04/070409-crystal-cave.html
 
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Awesome Patty, thanks for sharing
 
Wow! I'd like to stumble onto a tourmaline pocket like that.
 
That was great hypatia, thanks! I don't think I'll visit, they've cooled the cave down to 122 F from 136F. The crystals need the high temps to survive.
 
But Evo, we could use the sisterhood coolant suits!
 
hypatia said:
But Evo, we could use the sisterhood coolant suits!
The new bulletproof coolant suits are deafeningly loud in operation and can only be used in conjunction with the cone of silence. Hardly a portable set-up.

Darned compressors! I'll try to find quieter ones that don't weight 50# each.
 
Wow, just goes to show the importance of scale in these pictures, if that man wasn't there I'd think I were looking down a microscope. Or maybe that man is a really small midget.
 

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