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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.
Our tumbled stones are sourced from Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
At 3.5 on the Mohs scale, it's on the softer end. Keep it away from water and store it separately from harder pieces.
Howlite was named for Henry How, the Nova Scotia mineralogist who first described it in 1868.
Those who work with howlite often turn to it for 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, keep one in a quiet corner where you practice or reflect. How you use it is up to you.
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.
