hydrolith

/ˈhaɪdrəlɪθ/
noun
  1. A stony or mineral deposit formed from water, such as a geode or certain cave formations.
    • The museum displayed a large hydrolith that looked like a crystal ball.
    • The cave was full of beautiful hydroliths that had formed over thousands of years.
    • Geologists collected a hydrolith sample to study how minerals crystallize in water.