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A stalactite is a mineral formation that hangs down from the roof of a cave. It may or may not be hollow, and it is built up over long periods of time (on the order of many, many thousands or tens of thousands of years).
The primary minerals from which this dripstone is formed are calcium based, but other minerals intrude during the long formation process. The "complimentary" formation is the one that rises from the floor of a cave, and it's called a stalagmite. When the two link up, a column or pillar is formed. A link can be found below for more information.
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Where would you find a stalactite?
You would find a stalactite in a cave or enclosed area.
Does a stalagmite or stalactite hang from the ceiling in a cave?
It's a stalactite that hangs from the ceiling.
What color is stalactite?
A Stalactite is formed from seepage. The colour depends on which mineral is dissolved in the liquid.
What will form when a stalactite and stalagmite joined?
If a stalactite and a stalagmite joined it would form a column.
Where would you go if you wanted to see a stalactite?
You would go to a cave if you wanted to see a stalactite.
Does a stalagmite or stalactite hang from the ceiling in a cave?
It's a stalactite that hangs from the ceiling.
Where would you find a stalactite?
You would find a stalactite in a cave or enclosed area.
What type of deposit forms under a roof of a cave?
This type of deposit is called a stalactite. Stalactites are made up of calcium deposits from the runoff water coming into the cave.
What will form when a stalactite and stalagmite joined?
If a stalactite and a stalagmite joined it would form a column.
What color is stalactite?
A Stalactite is formed from seepage. The colour depends on which mineral is dissolved in the liquid.
How can you use the word stalactite in a sentence?
The stalactite looked like an icicle as it hung from the ceiling of the cave.
What is a stalagnate?
Stone pillar formed when stalactite and stalagmite meet, or when stalactite reaches the floor of the cave.
Do stalactite suck water?
No
Can you find stalactite in Australia?
NO
Where would you go if you wanted to see a stalactite?
You would go to a cave if you wanted to see a stalactite.
Which season does stalactite form?
Summer
What is letter c in stalactite?
ceiling
