Howlite

Howlite is a soft, opaque snowy white semi-precious gemstone with pastel gray streaks. Composed of Hydrous Calcium Beryllium Silicate. Formed in desert borax deposits as a secondary mineral. usually identified by cauliflower like nodules growing in desert clays. Howlite takes dye well and is often used to imitate other, more expensive stones, such as Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli.  Much of the “white turquoise” on the market today is actually Howlite.  Found in Nova Scotia, Canada and California. 3.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Communication, facilitate awareness, emotional expression, discernment, retentive memory, decency.

Eliminate pain, stress, rage, rudeness, boisterousness, impertinent behavior.

Mystical Properties:

  • Howlite is thought helpful to those who procrastinate.
  • Used to eliminate rudeness, anger, critical and offensive behavior. Encourages tact and decency.
  • Natural Healers consider Howlite an important gemstone, useful in protecting the upper Chakra, cleansing the aura and purifying the blood.
  • Sometimes thought to increase appreciation of beauty.
  • Thought to be ruled by both Venus and Neptune/Pisce

Healing Properties: Thought to reduce phlegm when worn near the throat. Purify the blood. Mentioned as a treatment for calcium disorders, such as knitting bones and disorders of the teeth.

Owner Warning! Howlite is rather soft. Care should be used when wearing and cleaning Howlite jewelry as it is not durable enough for every day wear.

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