Sculptures by Mark Breithaupt
Sculptures by Mark Breithaupt
Amber
Onyx: Luminous Beauty
Also known as Honeycomb Calcite or Honey Onyx, Amber Onyx is mined exclusively in Northern Utah. Amber Onyx is a breathtaking, translucent stone that exudes a warm, luminous glow when accentuated by any direct or indirect lighting. This variety of calcite is distinguished by the honeycomb-like cellular pattern of the white membranes in the stone. Typical variations in color include a deep, rich honey amber, yellowish-orange, soft lemon amber, golden amber, or on rare occasions a pale white-yellow.
When polished, Amber Onyx
takes on an almost mystical quality, with some believing that the stone
provides a sense of joyfulness and well-being.
