Calcite (Inventory)/Coral Stalagmite
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The Coral Stalagmite field of the Calcite section should list stations where coral stalagmites are observed. Gypsum stalagmites and aragonite stalagmites have their own fields on the form.
Coral Stalagmites are important indicators of sulfuric acid speleogenisis. They appear as stalagmite-like formations, often hollow, covered in popcorn and/or aragonite. They may be difficult to distinguish from aragonite stalagmites. The primary distinguishing factor is that the later is covered mostly in aragonite while the former is covered mostly in popcorn.
Coral Stalagmites are important, but not definitive, indicators of sulfuric acid speleogenesis. They are believed to form in drip tubes inside massive gypsum blocks.
Aragonite Stalagmites are secondary floor deposits of aragonite and are similar to calcite stalagmites but are not smooth. They are covered with jagged aragonite nodules. These nodules are often brittle and easily broken if touched. It may be difficult to distinguish aragonite stalagmites from calcite coral stalagmites.
An aragonite stalagmite of any size or shape should be recorded in this field.
See also
- Secondary Deposits
- Stalagmite (Gypsum)
- Stalagmite (Calcite)
- Coral Stalagmite
Stalagmite, Aragonite
 Aragonite stalagmite |
