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The '''Stalactite''' field of the [[Calcite (Inventory)|Calcite]] section should list stations where stalactites are observed. Special stalactites such as [[Calcite (Inventory)/Stalactite/deflected|deflected]] stalactites and [[Calcite (Inventory)/Stalactite/soda straw|soda straws]] are recorded in specific subfields.
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The '''Stalactite''' field of the [[Calcite (Inventory)|Calcite]] section should list stations where stalactites are observed.
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Stalactites are ceiling formations that hang downward like icicles. They form when calcite laden water loses some of its CO<sub>2</sub> upon entering a void from above. This loss causes calcite to crystalize forming various stalactite shapes and sizes.
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Stalactites are ceiling formations that hang downward like icicles. Stalactites may appear individually or in groups, sometimes tremendous groups, with other speleothem types associated such as [[Calcite (Inventory)/Stalagmite|stalagmites]] and [[Calcite (Inventory)/Drapery|draperies]]. They may be any of a number of colors and can vary in size from tiny to massive.
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Stalactites may appear individually or in groups, sometimes tremendous groups, with other speleothem types associated such as [[Calcite (Inventory)/Stalagmite|stalagmites]] and [[Calcite (Inventory)/Drapery|draperies]]. They may be any of a number of colors and can vary in size from tiny to massive.
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When a stalactite joins with a stalagmite or reaches the floor, a [[Calcite (Inventory)/Column|column]] is formed.
When a stalactite joins with a stalagmite or reaches the floor, a [[Calcite (Inventory)/Column|column]] is formed.

Revision as of 22:25, 31 March 2012

Stalactites

The Stalactite field of the Calcite section should list stations where stalactites are observed.

Stalactites are ceiling formations that hang downward like icicles. Stalactites may appear individually or in groups, sometimes tremendous groups, with other speleothem types associated such as stalagmites and draperies. They may be any of a number of colors and can vary in size from tiny to massive.

When a stalactite joins with a stalagmite or reaches the floor, a column is formed.

Two specific subtypes of stalactite have their own fields on the form. These are deflected stalactites and soda straws. These subtypes should be recorded in the respective subfields. Only calcite stalactites that are not deflected and are not straws should be recorded in this field.

Look for stalactites on the ceiling and overhanging ledges.

See also

References

  • Palmer, Arthur N. (2007) Cave Geology CAVE BOOKS, Dayton, OH pp 281-282 ISBN-13: 978-0-939748-66-2, ISBN-10: 0-939748-66-5
  • Hill, Carol; Paolo Forti (1997) Cave Minerals of the World (Second Edition ed.) National Speleological Society pp 104-108 ISBN: 1-879961-07-5

Fields


Calcite (Inventory)/Stalactite is a part of the cave inventory project.
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