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Stalactite vs Dripstone - What's the difference?

stalactite | dripstone |

In geology terms the difference between stalactite and dripstone

is that stalactite is a mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave while dripstone is stalactites and stalagmites collectively.

stalactite

English

(wikipedia stalactite)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (geology) A mineral deposit of calcium carbonate, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

    • Related terms

    * stalagmite

    dripstone

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure
  • (geology) stalactites and stalagmites collectively