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English: The general term for all secondary mineral deposits occurring in caves is speleothem (a.k.a. "cave formations"). Two to three hundred different minerals have been reported to occur in various types of speleothem around the world. The most common speleothem minerals are calcite (CaCO3), aragonite (CaCO3), and gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O). Calcareous speleothem is given the rock name "travertine".
Varieties of cave travertine are named based on morphology and origin. Common varieties include flowstone, knobstone (a.k.a. coralloids), helictites, shelfstone, rimstone, cave pearls, frostwork, etc. This is a cross-section through a travertine stalactite, which is a variety of dripstone. Dripstone forms by precipitation of minerals from dripping water. Dripstone structures attached to cave ceilings are called stalactites. Dripstone structures on cave floors are called stalagmites. Notice the relatively large hole - stalactites have open internal conduits (although they can get subsequently filled in). The cross-section shows that the stalactite is composed of coarsely-crystalline material and some concentric layering. In side view, this specimen has a slender, cylindrical to slightly subcylindrical shape; such examples are called "soda straws". Locality: unknown (purchased specimen) |
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| Author | James St. John |
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