Naica mine

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mine
gptkbp:accessibility restricted
gptkbp:associated_with geothermal activity
mining accidents
mineral wealth
mineralogy studies
gptkbp:cave_system extensive
gptkbp:climate arid
gptkbp:community influenced by mining
gptkbp:contains cave of the swords
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important site
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:current_status inactive
gptkbp:depth approximately 1,000 meters
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:historical_analysis
gptkbp:discovered_by 1794
gptkbp:discovery underground mining
unique mineral formations
selenite crystals
gptkbp:environmental_impact water flooding
gptkbp:famous_for crystal caves
gptkbp:famous_minerals selenite
gptkbp:features cave of the crystals
gptkbp:flooded_in gptkb:2003
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:mountain_range
gptkbp:geological_features millions of years
gptkbp:geological_formation gptkb:limestone
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:historical_significance important mining site
gptkbp:historical_use mineral extraction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Naica mine
gptkbp:is_explored_in 2000s
ongoing
geologists
gptkbp:known_for giant selenite crystals
gptkbp:local_economy dependent on mining
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Chihuahua
gptkbp:mining_impact land degradation
gptkbp:mining_locations strict
over 200 years
advanced for its time
gptkbp:natural_resources gypsum
gptkbp:notable_feature large crystals
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Grupo_Mexico
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sierra_de_Naica
gptkbp:produces lead
zinc
gptkbp:research geology
gptkbp:research_interest unique environment
gptkbp:safety high temperatures
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:desert
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:water_source underground aquifers
gptkbp:wildlife limited due to environment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Great_Crystal_Cave
gptkb:Cave_of_the_Crystal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7