Geology of Ireland Geology of Ireland The geology of Ireland consists of the study of the rock formations in Ireland. The island contains rocks from every age from Proterozoic to Holocene and a large variety of different rock types is represented. The basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway together with geologically significant sections of the adjacent coast have been declared a World Heritage Site. The geological detail follows the major events in Ireland's past based on the geological timescale. The oldest known Irish rock is about 1.7 billion years old and is found on Inishtrahull Island off the north coast of Ulster. Outcrops
Cave of the Crystals Cave of the Crystals Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave () is a cave connected to the Naica Mine at a depth of , in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. The main chamber contains giant selenite crystals (gypsum, CaSO·2 HO), some of the largest natural crystals ever found. The cave's largest crystal found to date is in length, in diameter and 55 tons in weight. When it was accessible, the cave was extremely hot, with air temperatures reaching up to with 90 to 99 percent humidity. The cave is relatively unexplored due to these factors. Without proper protection, people could