Gypsum (Inventory)/Chandelier
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| + | The '''Chandelier''' field should be used to record stations that exhibit [[Gypsum (Inventory)|gypsum]] chandeliers. | ||
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| + | Chandeliers are easily the most impressive of gypsum formations. They hang downward from the ceiling or outward from the wall in cascading, branching arrays of white gypsum. The arms may branch in various directions but tend downward. The arms are usually more massive at the base and thin as each branch occurs often terminating in [[Gypsum (Inventory)/Needle|selenite needles]]. If still active, drops of water may be visible at the tips. If inactive, it may be coated with a fine, white gypsum powder. The arms are often described as being claw-like or dagger-like. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *Palmer, Arthur N. (2007) ''Cave Geology'' CAVE BOOKS, Dayton, OH pp 291-292 ISBN-13: [[Special:Booksources/978-0-939748-66-2|978-0-939748-66-2]], ISBN-10: [[Special:Booksources/0-939748-66-5|0-939748-66-5]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:42, 29 April 2011
The Chandelier field should be used to record stations that exhibit gypsum chandeliers.
Chandeliers are easily the most impressive of gypsum formations. They hang downward from the ceiling or outward from the wall in cascading, branching arrays of white gypsum. The arms may branch in various directions but tend downward. The arms are usually more massive at the base and thin as each branch occurs often terminating in selenite needles. If still active, drops of water may be visible at the tips. If inactive, it may be coated with a fine, white gypsum powder. The arms are often described as being claw-like or dagger-like.
References
- Palmer, Arthur N. (2007) Cave Geology CAVE BOOKS, Dayton, OH pp 291-292 ISBN-13: 978-0-939748-66-2, ISBN-10: 0-939748-66-5
