This document discusses the formation and types of calculi (stones). It begins by defining calculi as mineral salt concretions that can form in organs like the kidneys or gallbladder. It then discusses the formation of specific types of calculi like gallstones and renal stones. The major types of gallstones are cholesterol and pigment stones, while renal stones include calcium, uric acid, struvite, and cystine stones. The document outlines risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for different stone types. It provides details on promoting and preventive factors, as well as genetic predispositions for calculi formation.