Stalagmitic

Stalagmitic refers to formations that resemble stalagmites. Stalagmites are conical or cylindrical speleothems that rise from the floor of a cave due to the deposition of minerals from water dripping from the cave ceiling. Therefore, something described as stalagmitic typically shares characteristics with these mineral formations, such as a pointed or rounded top and a wider base, and often exhibits a layered or banded appearance indicative of slow mineral accumulation.

While the term is most commonly associated with caves, it can be used metaphorically or descriptively in other contexts to describe objects or structures that have a similar shape or growth pattern. For instance, a geological deposit outside of a cave might be described as stalagmitic if it forms in a way that mimics the upward growth of a stalagmite. Similarly, certain types of ice formations or even man-made structures could be characterized as stalagmitic if they exhibit a comparable morphology. The key feature is the upward, generally conical or columnar growth, often implying a process of accretion from a dripping or seeping source.