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What is a flowstone?

What is a flowstone? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (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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Sheet-like layered deposits on cave walls or floors are called flowstone.
An undamaged cluster of two foot long straws hang under a shelf of rock topped with flowstone, and is well worth a visit.
Stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, draperies, frostwork, and other limestone formations also are present in the cave.
Cave walls down which water habitually runs may become covered with sheets of travertine flowstone.
The cavern abounds in apparent waterfalls, veils, and tents of colored stone, known as flowstone.
Nine metres down it is possible to get off the ladder on to a ledge of jammed rocks and enter a parallel aven, with much flowstone on the walls and water entering at the top.

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