8.1" Polished Honeycomb Calcite Slab - Utah

This is a slab of bright yellow-orange honeycomb calcite from Utah that has been hand-polished on both sides to a lustrous finish. This unique specimen has multiple layers and striations that vary between white, yellow, and orange hues.

Comes with an acrylic display stand.

About Honeycomb Calcite

Honeycomb calcite is the name given to a sunny variety of calcite found exclusively in the southern Uinta Mountains east of Salt Lake City in Utah. Its color varies from deep orange to lemony yellow, and is often crisscrossed by whitish veins, giving it a honeycomb appearance. It is often quite translucent and polishes well, making it a popular stone for decoration and lapidary work.

This is also the state stone of Utah as of 2021: it is featured in a mural of honeycomb, a state symbol, at the state capitol building in Salt Lake City.


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DETAILS
SPECIES
Calcite
LOCATION
Duchesne County, Utah
SIZE
8.1 x 8.05", .55" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#264566