dripstone

dripstone

dripstone (flowstone, speleothem) Calcium carbonate rock deposited in caves by the precipitation of calcite from water as excess dissolved carbon dioxide is diffused into the atmosphere. Dripstone takes various forms, including stalactites, helictites (having spiral form), curtains, ribbons, and stalagmites.

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dripstone

dripstone. Hood-moulding or label, especially in Gothic work on an exterior, convex on top and returning to the wall underneath by deep hollows or throatings. If used inside a building label or hood-mould would be the preferred terms.

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JAMES STEVENS CURL. "dripstone." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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dripstone

dripstone see stalactite and stalagmite .

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Magazine article from: Science Weekly; 10/16/1997
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Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 9/24/2004
Rooms with a view that are reaching for the stars.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 5/12/1996

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