Bottlebrush (cave formation)

Bottlebrushes are an uncommon cave formation which result from a rise in water level such that the stalactites become immersed. If the water is supersaturated with calcium carbonate the stalactite will become coated with pool spar.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Bunnell, Dave, The Virtual Cave: Bottlebrushes
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