Calcite Crystals in Austin, TX (Geologic Explantion)

In this video, we talk about scalenohedral calcite crystals that are found in Bauerle Ranch Park in South Austin. We also touch on topics like Pilot Knob, erosion control, and the geologic reason for why we find calcite crystals in Austin, TX!

[@DanielHouston-uw3ir]

Very informative! Love geology, wish i had taken classes for it. You seem quite knowledgeable and I would love to see more of your videos, perhaps hill country next?

[@geobridge7556]

@@DanielHouston-uw3ir stay tuned! We’ll be doing a video on the Llano region next :)

[@rodneyadamson8270]

I live in Spring Branch/ Bulverde area and have some of these in my yard

[@MikeDoran]

Very nice points on those calcite crystals. I'd be curious to see if they are UV fluorescent. Do you happen to have a filtered long wave UV light? I do fossil and mineral tours in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the big white limestone rocks they bring in for erosion control come out of Bridgeport. They contain fossils that are 305 million years old like crinoids and trilobites. Thanks for the informative video. My only critique is the AI voice in some parts of the video, but that's just a personal opinion.

[@geobridge7556]

@@MikeDoran Im not sure if they’re UV fluorescent, but now I’m curious! Once I get a UV light and go check, I’ll circle back and let you know!

[@suezannemarie292]

❤

[@donnaminar4689]

But are they edible?

[@ericharrison4583]

Taking one or two showy crystals never hurts.

[@rubenm2893]

This guy right here, officer