White Howlite 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch hps_11162023 an opaque silicon dioxide mineral

an opaque silicon dioxide mineral and form of microcrystalline Chalcedony

and Rutile as well

moonstone is thought to enhance intuition and promote inspiration

and short prismatic crystals

” the Sinhalese word for “mixed color precious stone

White Howlite 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch hps_11162023 an opaque silicon dioxide mineralWhite Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns. Because of its softness, Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise.