Calcite Crystal

Calcite crystal formations at Jewel Cave. Calcite crystals can be seen coating most of the walls throughout Jewel Cave. Naturally a translucent white, calcite can be colored by the inclusion of other minerals, and may also appear brown or black from a coating of manganese. Two main crystal forms can be found at Jewel Cave - pointy Dogtooth Spar, and blunter Nailhead Spar.

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Nailhead Spar

2380 x 3236
1.6 MB

Calcite Crystal

4000 x 6016
10.6 MB

Nailhead Spar

2976 x 3968
2.5 MB

Dogtooth Spar

2592 x 1944
1.6 MB

Calcite Breakdown

960 x 1280
0.5 MB

Nailhead Spar

1203 x 1824
0.6 MB

Calcite Crystal

1536 x 2048
0.8 MB

Calcite Crystal

1200 x 1600
0.4 MB

Dogtooth Spar

2592 x 3888
3.1 MB

Nailhead Spar

3000 x 4000
0.9 MB