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The Purple Sand Beach of Pfeiffer Beach was created by manganese garnet deposits.
This California beach gets its purple hue from manganese garnet crystals eroding from nearby rocks. The intensity of the purple color varies with weather conditions and surf patterns. The site shows how mineral deposits can create uniquely colored landscapes.
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Mexico’s Cave of Crystals contains the world’s largest natural crystals, some over 36 feet long.
Located 980 feet below ground in the Naica Mine, these selenite crystals grew to enormous sizes due to...
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Australia’s Lake Hillier remains pink throughout the year regardless of temperature.
This bubble-gum pink lake on Middle Island gets its color from a combination of algae, bacteria, and high...
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Russia’s Lake Baikal contains 20% of Earth’s unfrozen freshwater.
The world's deepest and oldest lake, Baikal holds more water than all the Great Lakes combined. The lake's...