Stalactite

A stalactite in Phendrana Drifts

Stalactites are cone-like rock formations that hang on the ceilings of caves. Stalactites appear frequently in the Metroid series, but they only served roles in a puzzle aspect in Metroid Prime. Found in Phendrana Drifts and Magmoor Caverns, they can be ruptured with a Missile and fall down, serving as a platform and, occasionally, killing an enemy such as a Magmoor or Puffers in the process.

Stalactites are a form of research that can be recorded in Samus Aran's Logbook, however, if she dislodges all of the stalactites she can find and does not scan them beforehand, the scan will become unavailable.

Data

Logbook

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Stalactite

First Location: Magmoor Caverns - North Core Tunnel	Limited Scan
This hanging rock structure appears to have a weak spot near its base. Some stalactites can be dislodged from ceilings, allowing them to be used as platforms to cross otherwise unreachable areas.

Scan data

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (Scan of Stalactite in the Gravity Chamber)

The ice of this stalactite contains many different types of mineral deposits. One of the minerals detected in the ice structure appears to be a volatile form of volcanic rock. This rock makes the formation incredibly strong against tremors and concussive blasts, but it will become unstable if heat is introduced.