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helictite

eccentric stalactite

helictite
1.

helictite - a speleothem, which at one or more stages of its growth changes its axis from the vertical to give a curving or angular form.

Gillieson, 1996

2.

Helictites are an erratic stalactite-like form that occurs when seepage rates are too slow for complete drops to form.

White and Culver, 2012

3.

helictite : A curved or angular twiglike lateral projection of calcium carbonate having a tiny central canal, found in caves. Synonym: eccentric stalactite.

Monroe, 1970

FORM curved or angular twiglike lateral projection
having a tiny central canal
COMPOSITION of calcium carbonate
LOCATION found in caves
CAUSE occurs when seepage rates are too slow for complete drops to form