- A tapering structure formed by dripping water - Cave feature - Cave projection - tapering calcite deposit - A pendent cone or cylinder of calcium carbonate
resembling an icicle in form and mode of attachment. Stalactites are
found depending from the roof or sides of caverns, and are produced by
deposition from waters which have percolated through, and partially
dissolved, the overlying limestone rocks. - In an extended sense, any mineral or rock of similar
form and origin; as, a stalactite of lava.