Honeycomb Calcite is a rare formation of Calcite has a warm amber color with white veining. These beautiful unique slabs can be used as a coaster, a lamp base, or a display piece for other crystals. Possibilities are endless!! Slabs are approximately 4.75 in x 5 in square and .5 in thick.
Discovered in 1995, Honeycomb Calcite is a rare form of Calcite found only in the Uinta Mountain range of Utah and was recently adopted as the official state stone. From one mountain in Utah, this stone is mined, cut, polished, and presented in its various forms - 100% made in the USA.
Honeycomb Calcite - The Honey Stone
Honeycomb calcite, affectionately known as the "honey stone," earns its charming moniker from the captivating patterns that adorn the interior of the stone. Resembling the intricate cells of a beehive, this variety of calcite showcases a mesmerizing honeycomb-like arrangement in warm, amber hues. The stone's distinctive name not only pays homage to its visual resemblance to honeycombs but also highlights the rich, golden tones that range from light yellows to deep amber.
Honeycomb calcite is a completely unique formation of calcite. It is a variety of calcite that is often characterized by its honeycomb-like patterns and warm, amber-colored hues. The name "honeycomb" is derived from the distinctive pattern formed by interconnected hexagonal shapes on the surface of the stone, resembling the cells of a beehive.