These unique dog tooth crystals in the Ngilgi Caves near Yalingup were formed when the pool underneath the stalactites filled with super saturated calcium carbonate solution. The stalactites stopped growing and crystals seeded on them underwater, then the water has since drained.
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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These unique dog tooth crystals in the Ngilgi Caves near Yalingup were formed when the pool underneath the stalactites filled with super saturated calcium carbonate solution. The stalactites stopped growing and crystals seeded on them underwater, then the water has since drained.
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