Origin: Canada

Description: Howlite is a calcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral known for its white to gray color with dark veining, often resembling marble or porcelain. Howlite is lightweight and affordable making it great for cost-effective jewelry and decorative items. It is also soft enough (Mohs 3.5) to be easily carved and shaped making it an ideal material for detailed carvings.

Howlite is often considered a stone of calm, awareness, and emotional balance. Its soft, white color with gray veining resembles marble, symbolizing peace, patience, and clarity. It is commonly used for stress relief, meditation, and spiritual attunement.

Chemical Composition: Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅

Grade: Lapidary Grade 
Appearance: Opaque
Cracks: None
Inclusions: None

Price Per Gram: $0.12
Approximate Size of 1 pc: 5cm x 4.5cm x 2.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 65g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.