Which mechanism strongly controls mineral deposition rates forming stalactites?

💡 Explanation

A stalactite forms because CO2 dissolution decreases calcium carbonate solubility via Henry's Law, therefore calcite precipitates at drip points, rather than staying dissolved due to higher CO2 concentration maintaining solubility underground.

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