Aragonite rafts in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

Black DM. 1953. Aragonite rafts in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico. Science. 117(3030):84-85

Description of floating 'rafts' of argonite crystals found on some ponds. Concludes that they are able to float because of the water's surface tension (though they sink if disturbed).

Type
Journal Article
Authors
Black, Donald
Units
CAVE
Keywords
Aragonite, Geology, Physical Sciences, Speleothems

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