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communication, longevity, health, and healing | Howlite /
Howlite
* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.
| area of production | USA |
|---|---|
| color | White (sometimes with vein-like black or brown colors), can be rarely colorless |
| hardness | 3.5 |
| composition | Ca2B5SiO（OH）5 |
the meanings of the stones
Eases loneliness and sorrow.
characteristics
The vitreous luster produced when being polished makes the howlite versatile not only for use in jewelry, also in sculptures and other crafts. This white, soft mineral is easy to process and there is also the Howlite Turquoise available that is the howlite dyed in turquoise blue. The majority of the howlites out on the market these days are actually magnesites. Although two stones are different in their components, the magnesite is sold as howlite because it is more mass-produced and cheaper, while having a very similar appearance to the howlite.
history
The name comes from the Canadian mineralogist H. How.
purification
Smoking with incense
trivia
Howlite should be handled with care, as it is brittle and can be easily damaged. Avoid keeping it with other stones.
