What Does Flowstone Mean?

: calcite deposited by a thin sheet of flowing water usually along the walls or floor of a cave.

What causes flowstone?

Flowstone, mineral deposit found in “solution” caves in limestone. These minerals are dissolved in the water and are deposited when the water loses its dissolved carbon dioxide and therefore its carrying ability. ...

What is another name for flowstone?

In this page you can discover 13 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for flowstone, like: dripstone, travertine, stal, gours, moonmilk, , calcite, stalactite, stalagmite, helictites and gour.