{"product_id":"honey-calcite-medium-durango-mexico","title":"Honey Calcite (Medium)- Durango, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneycomb calcite, often referred to as \"honey stone,\" is a captivating mineral unique to Utah's Uinta Mountains. Discovered in 1995 by Floyd Anderson, this translucent, amber-hued calcite features a distinctive honeycomb-like pattern formed by fibrous, tubular crystal structures. Honeycomb calcite's appeal lies in its warm coloration, ranging from pale yellow to deep amber, and its semi-translucent nature that emits a soft glow when backlit. The stone's honeycomb pattern results from its unique crystal growth, distinguishing it from other calcites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2021, honeycomb calcite was officially designated as Utah's state stone. This recognition highlighted the stone's unique geological characteristics and its significance to the state's natural heritage. A notable display of honeycomb calcite can be found on the first floor of the Utah State Capitol, where a beehive emblem is inlaid with the stone, symbolizing Utah's nickname, \"The Beehive State.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angel's Rocks and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170291859676,"sku":"101941","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3866\/3388\/files\/IMG_2032.jpg?v=1776695036","url":"https:\/\/museumstore.hmns.org\/products\/honey-calcite-medium-durango-mexico","provider":"Houston Museum of Natural Science","version":"1.0","type":"link"}