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Howlite is a beautiful white gemstone with black veins or inclusions. I call it the great pretender because some (not so reputable) dealers dye it and sell as turquoise, coral or lapis. It has also been mistakenly marketed as white turquoise. Howlite is a very porous stone. This is one reason these fakes can be created. Mostly the suppliers in the USA, Canada and the UK will not market the dyed stones.. or will disclose the information before purchase.
Natural howlite is used in artisan designs, mostly to complement other gems such as onyx. I used this gem early in my artisan career but have migrated to other less porous gems. They are not as susceptible to scratches and tend to hold up better over time.
Howlite was named after Henry How. He discovered it in 1868 in Nova Scotia. Subsequently the gems were found in California, Turkey, Germany and Russia
I did not know that about Howlite, but now that you mention it, I think that Lee Sands (a QVC designer of jewelry) uses Howlite a lot…and I believe it usually is a turquois color….
Hi Melanie
thanks for that info on the designer using Howlite in turquoise. It is unfortunate that she is coloring this gorgeous stone to make it appear like turquoise. I love the natural white with black myself.
What a beautiful stone! It is so cool to learn that it is a calming stone too. Its very interesting to learn that a stone could absorb anger and rage. If this is a proven fact I would love to have one on me at all times for those moments of needing to be calm. Very nice details to know. Thank you for sharing.
It is so interesting to read about the history and influences of various stones. I’m sure I’ve seen Howlite before but didn’t know its name or anything about it. Love that it absorbs rage – maybe everyone should wear some.
Yes agree about the rage😊
That’s beautiful. I’d love to have that bracelet. If it absorbs anger and rage, it would be good for people with liver problems. Thanks for sharing this.
Howlite is one of my go-to stones for sleeping, Alene! I wear a howlite bracelet to sleep and also have it in my pouch of stones under my pillow! I have heard it called White Turquoise when I was in Sedona and of course, people love turquoise, so that probably resonates with many people. It is a lovely stone and it has always been one I am personally attracted too, so I am happy to hear it also has the qualities of absorbing anger and rage. Maybe by my wearing it and having it around me often, is why I don’t exhibit either of those traits. 🙂
Thanks Beverley. It’s wonderful that you already appreciate and utilize howlite to enhance your sleep
I love being introduced to new stones on this beautiful website. I didn’t know Howlite was helpful for the third chakra. The information contained in the third chakra relates to vitality, energy distribution, inner strength, self-control, power, ego, personality, desire, care of self and others, and self-esteem. This would be a great stone to wear all the time!
Howlite seems to be a wonderful marble lookalike. Now I know what some chunky beads I once bought are really made of!
thanks Reba. they do look a lot like marble! Just quite a bit softer and a lot more porous
If it’s as good as they say about absorbing anger and rage, I’m sure there’s a lot of people who would like to purchase this as gifts for friends and family. Things have been getting a little testy out there in the world lately.
On another note, I was aware that stones were used to imitate blue turquoise, but did not know where they came from. Thanks for sharing about Howlite.
thanks Joyce. Absorbing rage and anger would be a welcome change in this climate. Agreed!
Howlite is a new one for me. I like the white color of the stone. Had I known it helped with rage, I would get one for everyone I know – lol. I love learning about the meaning behind stones. I have a lot of stones and don’t know what all of them mean. Some I bought because of the color or shape and others I bought for the color. I need to get some Howlite!
I enjoy learning that howlite helps with the third eye chakra and makes me want to get the stone. Thanks for sharing this information. I love learning the meaning of stones.
I like the bracelet and my thought was: A gem that may absorb rage and anger in the person wearing it? I know a lot of people in California who could benefit from that!
Agree totally Rachel
I think Howlite looks wonderful as it is. It sounds absurd that it is being dyed to be identified as something else. I also like that this can be a remedy for anger management. The world needs this gem nowadays.
Cool…did not know this about Howlite or who gave his name to this very special gemstone.