South Devon - Geology
Crystalline Calcite - Crystal Cave (S37)
To the north of Broadsands Beach , south of Shell cove , is an area of rocky foreshore and 25m of cliffs
with extensive deposits of Crystalline Calcite.
The small cave in the headland was once famous as a natural wonder , but has been damaged by mineral collectors.
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Top Pic:-
Looking from Broadsands Beach along the light coloured Calcite Cliffs to Crystal Cave in the Red Sandstone.
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Lower Pic:-
A vein of Crystalline Calcite in the Red sandstone wall of Crystal Cave.
SX 8963 5815
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The Cave is now difficult to reach.
Visit on a low tide - along the foreshore from Broadsands or Armchair Rock
Ref: 6834.51
Date: 21/02/2019
Location: SX 8952 5760