Solution Pockets Solution pockets are short holes located along joints in the walls or ceilings. Speleothems are mineral deposits formed by the deposition of dissolved minerals in a cave. Speoleologist People who study the formations, geology, and hydrology of caves and their environment. Stalactite Stalactites are formations formed from the cave ceiling downward. They are comprised of mineral deposits formed by water interacting with bedrock.
Stalactites are usually of calcite, and hang from the ceiling of cave passages.
Stalagmites Stalagmites are formations formed from the cave floor upward in a mound-shaped mineral deposit. They are comprised of mineral deposits formed by water interacting with bedrock. Stalagmites are usually of calcite mineral-bearing solutions dripping from the ceiling, and often form under stalactites. If the two grow together, they form a column. Travertine Travelling rock formation created by the redeposition of calcium carbonate.