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The ones that are the stalactites are those growing down from the cave roof. Those growing up from the floor are stalagmites. (C for ceiling, g for ground - other mnemonics are available.)

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Where would you find stalactites?

Stalactites are often found in caves.


Does stalactites grow upword or downword?

Stalactites grow downwards


Where are stalagmites and stalactites?

Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.


Where stalactites and stalagmites are found?

Stalactites and stalagmites are found in limestone caves. Stalactites hang from the ceiling, and stalagmites come up from the ground.


Are there two types of stalactites?

No because there are stalactites and stalagmites they are not the same thing


Which sedimentation process forms stalactites?

Which sedimentation process forms stalactites


What stalactites is the hardest mineral?

Stalactites made of calcite are relatively soft, while those made of aragonite are harder. However, the hardest mineral commonly found in stalactites is quartz, which can form as chalcedony stalactites in caves.


How is stalactites and stalagmites different?

Stalactites point down from the ceiling, and stalagmites point upwards from the floor. A way to remember this is that stalactites hold tight onto the roof and stalagmites might reach the rook one day. The rock formation that goes from ceiling to floor is called a column.


From which part of a cave do stalactites grow?

you find a stalactites in the east side of the cave.


Why there is no stalactites and stalagmites in Kuwait?

Kuwait doesn't have caves as big to have stalactites and stalagmite


What direction would the stalactites and stalagmites be in?

The stalactites hang from the ceiling, and the stalagmites are on the ground.


Where are Stalactites found in?

Caves, on the ceiling.one way to remember is that. stalactites have to hang on tight to the ceiling!