GYPSUM SPELEOTHEM &
GYPSUM BLOCKS
A few places in Carlsbad Caverns have gypsum speleothem and large gypsum blocks littering the cave floor. Gypsum is hydrous calcium sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O).
Gypsum speleothem, near Bottomless Pit/Liberty Dome, Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns.
Large gypsum block with drill holes formed by dripping water. Gypsum is moderately soluble in water. Near Bottomless Pit/Liberty Dome, Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns.
Drip-drilled gypsum block, near Bottomless Pit/Liberty Dome, Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns.
Drip-drilled gypsum block, near Bottomless Pit/Liberty Dome, Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns.
Drip-drilled gypsum block, near Bottomless Pit/Liberty Dome, Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns.