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