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MAKE A STALACTITE
Follow these simple steps to emulate the mineral pillars seen in caves
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1 COLLECT THE WATER
Fill the two beakers with around 150 ml of hot water. Make sure there is at least a three-centimetre gap at the top to avoid spills later on.
KIT LIST
Two pyrex glasses or beakers
Water
Washing soda
A cloth or thick string
String
Scissors
2 INTRODUCE MINERALS