Honey Calcite Appraisal

Raw Honey Calcite Specimen

This specimen is a raw, unpolished piece of Honey Calcite, a calcium carbonate mineral known for its distinctive golden-yellow to amber coloration. The piece exhibits a waxy to vitreous luster, characteristic of the mineral's rhombohedral crystal structure. In terms of physical appearance, it features a semi-translucent body with stratified layers of creamy white and deep honey-orange, suggesting a sedimentary or hydrothermal formation process. The size appears to be approximately 2 to 3 inches in length, comfortably held between fingers. Notable features include the step-like cleavage planes and jagged, conchoidal fractures where the stone has been broken from a larger matrix. There are no visible maker's marks, as this is a natural geological object rather than a manufactured item. The condition is raw and natural, with visible surface abrasions and internal fractures that are inherent to the mineral's 3-rating on the Mohs hardness scale. The craftsmanship is entirely natural, displaying geological 'folding' or banding that indicates millions of years of mineral deposition. Its quality is determined by the clarity of its color and the lack of dulling impurities.