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Howlite reads like white marble shot through with grey veins that almost look like ink drawn across the surface. It's chalky, cool to the touch, and soft enough that you want to handle it with a little care.
These tumbled stones come from Masvingo, Zimbabwe. It's soft (Mohs 3.5), so handle it with a little care, keep it dry, and store it in its own pouch so harder stones don't scratch it.
Howlite was named for Henry How, the Nova Scotia mineralogist who first described it in 1868.
In crystal traditions, howlite is often associated with quiet, steady calm, winding down and settling into rest, and a simple anchor during practice. It's traditionally linked to the crown chakra. If that resonates, place it at the top of an altar or on a nightstand. Work with it the way that fits your own practice.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
A starting place for your own quiet practice.
