lime stone stalactites in the cave - mineral formation that hangs from the cave's ceiling

admired narrower attached presence occurred hangs continuous process evaporation calcium carbonate limestone meters long rich mineral minerals conical thin accumulation size years gypsum extended period deposition dissolved tapering cylindricalshaped structure fascinating features calcite build aragonite harden centimeters evaporates shape water composed growth rate drop drip slow crystalline deposit cave iciclelike stalactite range formation ring ceiling lime stone stalactites cave#39aph39#s europe france