speleogen

speleogen
   A secondary cave structure formed by dissolving, such as a dome pit or a scallop [10].

A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special Reference to Environmental Karst Hydrology. . 2002.

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  • Boxwork — is an uncommon type of speleogen (similar to a speleothem, but formed by erosion rather than accretion) occasionally found in caves.Boxwork is commonly composed of thin blades of the mineral calcite that project from cave walls or ceilings that… …   Wikipedia

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