Question

Which agent is responsible for formation of stalacties and stalagmites and where are they formed

Answer 1

due to increase of calcium both are formed and they are found in caves

Answer 2

There are various agents which are mainly responsible for the formation of stalagmite as well as stalactite. On the cave floor or in a pile, usually more calcite are left by the water from the end of the stalactite. And this usually results in the formation of stalagmite. So, stalagmite is very similar to a cone shape.