Contoh stalactite

• An innermost diameter of the ' stalactite ' structures of y2 mm is inconsistent with a stalactitic origin.

• A stalactite grows down from a cave roof, a stalagmite grows up from the floor.

• As the men move deeper into the cave toward the diamonds, they describe the remains of previous empires in the shape of patriarchs whose bodies have been preserved inside stalactites.

• There are only a few stalactites and draperies on the ceiling and walls, but moderate and fragile speleothems are common on the floor.

• In it are formations such as helctites (eccentric stalactites defying gravity) and curtains (draperies, or sheets of calcite, sometimes translucent, hanging from the ceiling).

• This part of the cave consists of 6 large, well-lit rooms full of speleothems including stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, columns, and draperies.

• The main attraction of the cave is the exquisite stalactite and stalagmite formations.

• Sometimes amber retains the form of drops and stalactites, just as it exuded from the ducts and receptacles of the injured trees.

• The balconies in the tower are supported by exquisite stalactite designs.

• The rock is honeycombed with caves; some are very large and extend for miles underground where very beautiful stalactites are to be found.

• Besides its enormous wealth in beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and similar calcite deposits it contains cave paintings and some engravings.

• Massive pillars are predominant in the halls while the ceiling is covered with stalactites.

• It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites.

• The inner portico traditionally have stalactite capitals while the outer portico has capitals with chevron patterns ("baklava").

• The terms mocrabe and muqarnas are similar and may be used interchangeably at times, but muqarnas do not necessarily have stalactite formations.