Neil Shea, in his Crystal Palace, tells me a lot of knowledge of crystal as well as remind me of the disaster that those natural resources could have.
By the time I read the article, I had never imagined the crystal can grow into such large and numerous scales. The longest crystal can reach almost 38 feet and the documented number of giant crystals has been 149. Scientists estimate the stable environment would be the main reason to produce these unique crystals, including temperature, water and minerals. At as high as 136°F, crystal began to grow surrounded by mineral-rich water in which the high temperature was converting some mineral to selenite the source of crystal. Growing in silence for millions of years, crystal was formed gradually.
I have to agree that scientists expertizing in diverse fields have studied the crystal palace, such as uranium-thorium, microbes and their history. It is a good job that we can learn much more information from the appearance of the twinkle crystal. However, as I’m worried when I read the first part of this valuable crystal, the author also mentions that someone has tried to steal the priceless treasure. This is only one small part that the crystal cave is experiencing. The change of the natural condition will be a cataclysm for crystal. Evaporated water, cooled temperature and exposure to the gravity threaten the health of the crystal. They may over time bend or even crack. It will be fatal for this precious natural treasure. This reminds me of the bad effect of human beings’ mining or discovery. Although the study of the natural resources can increase our knowledge and speed our civilization, it will be the end of the development of the resources themselves. We can find this phenomenon everywhere. People always cheer when they find a new ancient trace or tomb, and then countless researches are coming and exploit everything out of their original environments. Scientists are trying to find out ways to protect against from those damages, but they seem useless. Fresh mummy becomes dry and colorful decoration turns into gray. This is a dilemma. Without researches, we understand nothing from the facts, but on the other hand, our treasures are slipping away.
I’m sure we can find final methods to preserve our unusual treasures, and I believe in our scientists. Maybe we can announce a policy which we cannot exploit the resources that we still don’t know or can not find ways to protect them until our technology is advanced enough.
By the time I read the article, I had never imagined the crystal can grow into such large and numerous scales. The longest crystal can reach almost 38 feet and the documented number of giant crystals has been 149. Scientists estimate the stable environment would be the main reason to produce these unique crystals, including temperature, water and minerals. At as high as 136°F, crystal began to grow surrounded by mineral-rich water in which the high temperature was converting some mineral to selenite the source of crystal. Growing in silence for millions of years, crystal was formed gradually.
I have to agree that scientists expertizing in diverse fields have studied the crystal palace, such as uranium-thorium, microbes and their history. It is a good job that we can learn much more information from the appearance of the twinkle crystal. However, as I’m worried when I read the first part of this valuable crystal, the author also mentions that someone has tried to steal the priceless treasure. This is only one small part that the crystal cave is experiencing. The change of the natural condition will be a cataclysm for crystal. Evaporated water, cooled temperature and exposure to the gravity threaten the health of the crystal. They may over time bend or even crack. It will be fatal for this precious natural treasure. This reminds me of the bad effect of human beings’ mining or discovery. Although the study of the natural resources can increase our knowledge and speed our civilization, it will be the end of the development of the resources themselves. We can find this phenomenon everywhere. People always cheer when they find a new ancient trace or tomb, and then countless researches are coming and exploit everything out of their original environments. Scientists are trying to find out ways to protect against from those damages, but they seem useless. Fresh mummy becomes dry and colorful decoration turns into gray. This is a dilemma. Without researches, we understand nothing from the facts, but on the other hand, our treasures are slipping away.
I’m sure we can find final methods to preserve our unusual treasures, and I believe in our scientists. Maybe we can announce a policy which we cannot exploit the resources that we still don’t know or can not find ways to protect them until our technology is advanced enough.
Photograph by Carsten Peter, Speleoresearch & FilmsThe reading material is from
Crystal Cave by Neil Shea
National Geographic,November 2008
4 comments:
Crystal is so beautiful and magical.Don't damage it.
I am interested to know why you are intersted in crystals! Can you write a little follow-up and explain what it is about crystals that interests you?
Hi, Eilidh, to tell you the truth, I don't know the crystals so much. The only things that I know is that crystals are made in Calcium and they are transparent. Because of the transparence and perfection, we always use them to symbolize love. It is the personification of love. However, what attracts me to write crystals is the grand picture of the crystal palace. I never imagine that the crystals can be grown into this size, I mean, so huge and so numerouse. After reading, I knew the reason. The continuous peaceful developing environment contributes to this amazing crystals, and that reminds me a little consideration of exploitation and preservation
Crystals are glaring. Although crstals are not as expensive as diamonds, they have their own unique appearances. Each time I see the crystals in Swarovski, I wish I can bought all of them.
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