Speleothem Formation ·
Dripping Into Stone
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Net
Ca²⁺ + 2HCO₃⁻ ⇌ CaCO₃↓ + CO₂↑ + H₂O
Growth
0.1–1 mm/yr
phase
—
Drip water
Bicarbonate HCO₃⁻
CO₂ degassing
Calcite CaCO₃
Ca²⁺ ion
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