crystalline calcite and phosphate minerals in cave walls

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walkaboutwest, on April 30, 2007, said:

Are you a caver, by chance??

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orkology by Greg S, on April 30, 2007, said:

I have spent my fair share of time spelunking. However, this cave is walk-in (with a guide), but I have played in a few cave systems (and possibly have found a new small system when I was doing my honours). This system was exploited for phosphate minerals for fertilisers.

You might have seen a few other photos of caves in my sets - e.g. Ashford Caves - check area near this photo also.

Cheers, Greg

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mr steve, on August 30, 2008, said:

During the early seventies I, with a group of other cavers explored and mapped this area and it was indeed an early phosphate mine (for fertiliser) complete with timber beams to support the roof and walls as reported by the local guides

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Photo taken in Apsley NSW 2820, Australia

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