HOWLITE – MAGNESITE – soothing stone

Howlite, also known as magnesite, is a calcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral that crystallises as masses, nodules and occasionally small prismatic crystals. This is commonly found in a colour scheme consisting of chalky white with black veins.

Howlite was named after chemist Henry Howe, who discovered it in Canada in 1868.

BENEFITS OF HOWLITE

• They are the stones of the third eye and the crown chakra.
• They are useful for meditation and exploring past lives.
• Their energy helps to increase patience.
• It can help you achieve your goals by helping you stay the course in what you do.
• Howlite is suitable if you are studying, it inspires you to search for new ideas.

Leading to spirituality

Stones that stimulate the crown chakra will help when you are working towards fulfilling specific spiritual ideals. Using them can help spiritual growth and release self-centred or selfish behaviour.

HISTORY

Howlite was first discovered in 1868 near Windsor, Nova Scotia. Henry Howe (a well-known Canadian chemist and geologist) was alerted to a strange mineral in a gypsum mine near his office at nearby King's College. He examined this unusual crystal and identified it as an entirely new mineral. He originally named it „silicoborocal­cite“, a reference to the chemical structure at the time. Later, after his death, James Dwight Dana (a well-known American geologist and volcanologist) renamed it „Howlite“ in his honour.

In addition to its original discovery in Nova Scotia, Howlite can also be found in Germany, Serbia, Turkey and the United States. In the United States, there are two states with very important deposits, which are California and Nevada. Both sites are the only mines in the world where Howlite has been found in crystalline form.

SPECIFICATION

Height approx. 80–110 mm.

Smaller weight approx. 80–100 g, larger 110–130 g.

Sharpened to a point.

Photo is for illustration only. Each semi-precious stone is a unique original and may differ slightly in shape and texture from the photographs.