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STALACTITE

A stalactite is a formation that forms in caves due to the accumulation of dissolved limestone as the mineral rich water drips from the ceiling in the cave. Stalactites are a form of speleothem, a mineral deposit made from dissolved minerals in water.
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STALACTITE
Caption:
A stalactite is a formation that forms in caves due to the accumulation of dissolved limestone as the mineral rich water drips from the ceiling in the cave. Stalactites are a form of speleothem, a mineral deposit made from dissolved minerals in water.
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Album / Science Source / Ted Kinsman
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3750 x 2500 px | 26.8 MB
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31.8 x 21.2 cm | 12.5 x 8.3 in (300 dpi)