Howlite Legends

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 Chakras, cleansing the aura and purifying the blood.

Sometimes thought to increase appreciation of beauty.

Thought to be ruled by both Venus and Neptune/Pisces.

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

Scientific Properties: Composed of Hydrous Calcium Beryllium Silicate.

Howlite is formed in desert borax deposits as a secondary mineral. It is usually identified by cauliflower like nodules growing in desert clays.

Howlite takes dye well and is very often used to cheaply imitate other, more expensive stones, such as Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli.

Found in Nova Scotia, Canada and California. 3.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

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.