Naica, Mining town in Saucillo, Mexico.
The Naica cave system contains the largest known natural selenite crystals on Earth, with specimens reaching lengths of 11 meters beneath the surface.
The mining operations in Naica began in 1828, leading to multiple mineral discoveries and the extraction of lead, zinc, and silver from its depths.
Naica Mine represents a cornerstone of Mexican mining heritage, connecting geological research with traditional mineral extraction methods in Chihuahua state.
Access to the crystal caves requires specialized cooling suits and breathing apparatus due to extreme temperatures and humidity levels underground.
The formation of these massive selenite structures occurred through mineral-rich hydrothermal fluids heated by an underground magma chamber over millennia.
Location: Saucillo
Address: Victoria 207, 33640 Naica, Chih., Mexico 33640 Naica 33640 Naica
GPS coordinates: 27.85622,-105.49232
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:14
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