Location and difference between crystal caves in Naica
Crystals in "espadas" cave
Crystals in "cristales" cave
Size differences between caves
All things are made by atoms and molecules
Molecular difference between crystals and glass
How are crystals formed
Calcium sulphate and water form gypsum crystals
The molecules are stacked
Speed of crystallization in "espadas" result in smaller crystals
Slowly crystallization in "cristales" cave result in giant crystals
Temperature differences determine the density and velocity
This is why there are giant crystals in Naica
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