Howlite

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Howlite is a white, opaque calcium borosilicate, veined with grey or black, which resembles marble. It is a soft, porous mineral, and therefore easy to dye.

  • Colour: white, grey-black veins, opaque.
  • Family and hardness: calcium borosilicate; Mohs hardness 3 to 3.5.
  • Traditional symbolism: Traditionally, white howlite evokes calm, patience and serenity.
  • Care: Barely damp cloth, dry immediately. Do not soak it: it is soft and porous and, if it has been dyed, the dye may bleed.

It is very often dyed, especially turquoise blue to imitate turquoise (known as “turquenite”). We state “dyed” every time this is the case.

Profile: Howlite

Colourwhite, grey-black veins, opaque
Mineral familycalcium borosilicate
Hardness (Mohs scale)3 to 3.5
Contact with watercaution
Sun exposurecaution
Traditional symbolismIn tradition, white howlite evokes calm, patience and serenity.
Traditional chakracrown
CareBarely damp cloth, dry immediately. Do not soak it: it is soft and porous and, if it has been dyed, the dye may bleed.
Good to knowIt is very often dyed, especially turquoise blue to imitate turquoise (known as “turquenite”). We state “dyed” every time this is the case.

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The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.