Howlite

`'hau'lIt`

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General Gemstone Details

Although cauliflower probably isn't the first thing that pops into your mind associated with the gemstone howlite, they do actually have a connection. In its natural state, howlite is found in large cauliflower - like masses. It was originally named for Henry How, a 19th century mineralogist, who discovered it first in Nova Scotia.

Due to the fact that this is a fairly soft gemstone, and takes dye easily, howlite has become an inexpensive alternative to more costly gemstones. It's natural color is like the softly falling snow, and dyed with any rich hue, it can resemble turquoise, lapis lazuli or red coral...one would never have guessed that it began looking quite a lot like a vegetable.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 3.5 with a monoclinic crystal structure.

Howlite is one of those minerals that is much more famous for imitating another mineral than it is in it's natural state. Natural howlite is always white or gray, it accepts a nice polish and it is procelaneous luster is extremely attractive undyed.

California is the source for almost all of the howlite trade where nodules of up to one hundred pounds have been found. It is found in continental evaporite deposits with other borate and evaporite minerals. It forms in nodules that appear like the heads of cauliflower, crystals faces on the nodules are rare. Veins of black web-like streaks often are interlaced throughout the nodules, adding to their character.

Howlite is often a confusing mineral to classify. The silicon atom in its formula would normally require its classification as a silicate mineral. But some classification schemes prefer to place howlite with other borate minerals in the carbonates class as it has five borons to only one silicon and that its character and formation are more in line with other borate minerals.

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Mystical Properties:
Howlite is known for it's strong associations with self-awareness, creativity and improving ones emotional attitudes. It enhances character building, and a sense of decency; in encourages desirable personal attributes. Howlite aids in dispelling anger, resentfulness, selfishness and allows one to look inside for answers, aid in communicating the negative emotions with a clearer emotional expression, which will result in calmer confrontations.

It decreases the over critical mind, rudeness and offensive behavior, increasing subtly, decency and tact. It is also quite helpful for those who tend to procrastinate.

Meditating on a piece of howlite can assist one in journeying outside the body and gaining insight from ones past lives. Place upon the third eye, it opens memories of previous times and lifetimes.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Howlite is predominantly a calming stone, it will aid in sleeping, calming the overactive mind, eases insomnia, dreaming, dream retention and stress relief.

Physically it calms the whole body and releases muscle tension. It eliminate pain brought about by stress, and is said to aid in healing stress related injuries such as ulcers, heart problems and rashes.

It is helpful in balancing the calcium levels in the body as well as strengthening teeth and bones.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Water
Powers: Not Noted

More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com Thank you.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Not a stone of any particular star sign

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More Chakra Info

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Chakra Classification:
Howlite is useful in protecting the upper chakras, (5th-7th) cleansing the aura and purifying the blood.

5th, or Throat Chakra

6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra

7th, or Crown Chakra

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.