What is the name of this type of rock formation found in caves?

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A stalactite is a type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs. A stalagmite is a type of rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.
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