Flowstone vs. Dripstone — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Flowstone and Dripstone
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Flowstone
Flowstones are composed of sheetlike deposits of calcite or other carbonate minerals, formed where water flows down the walls or along the floors of a cave. They are typically found in "solution caves", in limestone, where they are the most common speleothem.
Dripstone
A protective drip made of stone, as on a cornice over a door or window. Also called hoodmold.
Flowstone
A layered deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, formed by water flowing along the walls or floor of a cave. Also called dripstone.
Dripstone
A mineral deposit, such as a stalactite or a stalagmite, usually consisting of calcite, formed in caves from dripping water.
Flowstone
(geology) A secondary layered mineral deposit of calcite or other mineral, formed by water flowing down the walls and along the floor of a cave.
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Dripstone
See flowstone.
Dripstone
(architecture) A protective moulding over a door or window that allows rain to drip away from the structure.
Dripstone
A water filter in which impurities are removed by running water through a porous stone.
Dripstone
(geology) Stalactites and stalagmites collectively.
Dripstone
A drip, when made of stone. See Drip, 2.
Dripstone
The form of calcium carbonate found in stalactites and stalagmites
Dripstone
A protective drip that is made of stone
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