Ohio History
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| Champion Crystal |
This is the prize crystal of the Ohio Caverns, accurately named Crystal King. Measuring almost five feet long, the crystal stalactite is estimated to weight over 400 pounds. It was amazing to imagine that much weight hanging from such a small top! It is said to be the largest free-hanging crystal stalactite in Ohio, unique in its pure-white color and perfect formation. Crystal King hung back in a rock wall recess, and though we couldn't see it, there is a corresponding stalagmite in a pit far below. According to the Ohio Caverns website, the crystal drips once every 7 to 8 minutes...we didn't stay that long to watch!
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| White Light |
And now enjoy the no-flash, "natural" lighting view of Crystal King. The shadows and highlights are something else. Also, at this point we were as far underground as the tour would take us, about 103 feet. I can be impressed now that I'm not actually in the cave anymore!
2 comments:
Wow, it must have taken a while to form.
103 feet...that's a whole lot of dirt to be standing under.
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