Stalactite Formation (Calcite)

A trademark feature of cave systems the world over, stalactites are formed by the slow drip of mineral-rich water from cavern ceilings over the span of hundreds or thousands of years. In the underground world they can form vast formations in awe-inspiring shapes and colors. These unique large size show pieces consist of intricate amber-colored calcite deposits collected from cave systems in Yunnan province, China. Each of these rarely harvested stalactites is a one-of-a-kind display piece bringing a little piece of the subterranean world to you.