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Cave Pearls
Formed as calcite rich water drips into their tiny nests, cave pearls must be amongst the most beautiful of all speleothems we could ever encounter - and are certainly a personal favourite of the Winster Cavers. These photographs were taken in caves, and mines throughout the UK - don't ask us where though, that's a secret!
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Overgrown cave pearls
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As cave pearls grow, their weight starts to prevent them from rolling around under the force of the dripping, calcite rich water. As they lie static, the newly deposited calcite welds them to their surroundings. |
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