Calcite (CaCO3) has precipitated from a watery solution in cavities or caves, most probably in rocks of a calcareous nature, like limestone. These bul

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Calcite (CaCO3) has precipitated from a watery solution in cavities or caves, most probably in rocks of a calcareous nature, like limestone. These bulbous precipitates are much similar to stalactites and stalagmites, the well known \drip-stones\" found in caves. Width of sample is 120 mm"

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Keywords: bulbous, calcite, calcitic, cave, cavity, drip-stone, limestone, precipitate, precipitation, rock, solution, stalactite, stalagmite, water, watery