Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cave
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
difficult due to extreme conditions
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Naica crystals
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
58 degrees Celsius
|
| gptkbp:cave_exploration_risks |
health hazards
|
| gptkbp:cave_hazards |
heat and humidity
|
| gptkbp:cave_system |
gptkb:Naica_cave_system
gptkb:Naica_mine_entrance approximately 300 meters limited access ongoing studies restricted access extremely high hydrothermal activity unique microbial life large selenite crystals geological marvel fragile environment hydrothermal cave mineralogy and geology recent discovery |
| gptkbp:climate |
extremely high
90 to 99 percent |
| gptkbp:crystal_clarity |
high clarity
|
| gptkbp:crystal_color |
transparent to white
|
| gptkbp:crystal_composition |
selenite
|
| gptkbp:crystal_formation |
over 500,000 years
|
| gptkbp:crystal_growth |
requires specific conditions
|
| gptkbp:crystal_size |
up to 11 meters
up to 11 meters long |
| gptkbp:crystal_weight |
up to 55 tons
|
| gptkbp:depth |
300 meters
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
gptkb:Naica_mine
gptkb:coal Javier de la Cruz |
| gptkbp:environment |
extreme conditions
extreme heat and humidity |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
extreme humidity
|
| gptkbp:features |
selenite crystals
|
| gptkbp:formed |
hydrothermal processes
|
| gptkbp:geological_features |
over 500,000 years
approximately 26 million years |
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
gptkb:limestone
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cave of the Crystal
|
| gptkbp:is_a_phenomenon_that |
speleothems
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
ongoing
high temperatures and humidity limited due to environmental hazards |
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Naica_mine
|
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
limited due to water and humidity
limited due to humidity |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 30 meters
over 1,000 feet |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mexico
|
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
gypsum
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
large selenite crystals
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Chihuahua_Desert
Cave system |
| gptkbp:research |
geology and mineralogy
ongoing studies on crystal growth |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
geology and mineralogy
extreme life forms |
| gptkbp:significance |
unique mineral environment
|
| gptkbp:temperature_effect |
human exposure dangerous
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
not accessible to the public
not a tourist destination due to conditions |
| gptkbp:water_source |
hot water springs
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Postojna_Cave_system
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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