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Cave formations are called speleothem, from the Greek word spelaion, cave and thema meaning deposit. Almost all of them are made of calcite, the crystal of calcium carbonate. Different minerals and different movements in the water account for an incredible variety of cave formations.
Cliff dwelling. In archeology, cliff dwellings are dwellings formed by using niches or caves in high cliffs, with more or less excavation or with additions in the way of masonry.