What is Honeycomb Calcite, resembling onyx and marble in many aspects, serves as a vibrant alternative or striking accent stone for architectural and artistic endeavors. Its name derives from the striking honeycomb pattern visible on its polished surface, created by the growth of long fibrous or tubular cells and crystals of honey-yellow calcite outlined by white membranes surrounding each cell.
The cells of Honeycomb Calcite grow in needle-like bundles, providing the stone with robustness and stability, allowing for the extraction and processing of larger pieces. Distinguishing features of this stone include its diverse color palette, intricate patterns, translucency, transparency, ability to achieve a high polish, and resistance to fading in sunlight compared to other forms of calcite. The stone’s color spectrum ranges from a gentle, pale sunshine lemon yellow to a deep, luxurious honey golden amber, depending on the stone’s thickness, with the coloring attributed to Sulphur deposits during formation.
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