Cave Pictures | Aragonite | Blue aragonite
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A collection of cave pictures by Paul De Bie, with assistance of SC Avalon
Blue aragonite
Blue aragonite - very rare
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Only a handful of caves with blue aragonite exist in France. The blue color is caused by the presence of small quantities of cupper minerals.
Aude (France)
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Aude (France)
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Aude (France)
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Corraloide blue aragonite.
Lozère (France)
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Lozère (France)
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Lozère (France)
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Annette admiring the contrast between the deep blue aragonite deposit and the transparant curtains.
Hérault (France)
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Hérault (France)
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Hérault (France)
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Hérault (France)
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Hérault (France)
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Hérault (France)
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This is the most important blue aragonite cave in France.
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Acicular (neede-like) aragonite. This form of blue aragonite is extremely rare (only known in a few caves).
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Coral shaped blue aragonite
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