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In 2007, Penelope Boston, director of NAsA Astrobiology Institute, and her team found 50-thousand-year-old microorganisms inside the crystals;surprisingly, they were still alive. That was because they carried out a process called chemosynthesis, which involves getting energy from sulfur and iron.It was an important finding because it could help us understand the evolution of microbes on our planet.

Chihuahua received the Guinness World Record for housing the cave with the largest crystals in the world.

The discovery of the Cave of Crystals in Naica has been a landmark in science, and it has allowed scientists to understand more about the formation of crystals and their potential use in scientific research.While the cave is still of interest to tourists, its preservation and safety are the main priorities to guarantee it continues to be studied and enjoyed by future generations.

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