Howlite, a calcium borosilicate. Opaque white with grey to black veining; the matrix structure makes it the most common stone dyed and sold as imitation turquoise.

Where does it come from?

This batch is from Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Grade A, white, gray. Each piece 1-2 inch.

Untreated and undyed. Howlite is often dyed blue and sold as turquoise; ours is natural white and gray.

What is it traditionally used for?

Howlite is often kept nearby during demanding stretches as part of an unhurried daily practice. Traditionally associated with the crown chakra.

How should I care for it?

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Soft (Mohs 3.5); handle gently and store separately from harder stones.

What does a crystal grade (A, AA, or AAA) actually mean?

Crystal grades reflect visual quality within a single batch. Grade A is standard quality with typical inclusions. Grade AA shows stronger color saturation, cleaner surface, and tighter sizing. Grade AAA represents the top 10 to 15 percent of any batch: exceptional clarity, consistent color, and minimal surface variation. At Beyond Bohemian, grades are assessed by Paul Oliver at point of purchase.

Will I receive the exact piece shown, or one chosen from your stock?

For bulk listings sold by weight or piece count, you receive pieces from the same batch shown in the photos. Each piece is hand-selected at the time of packing. For unique specimens listed individually, you receive the exact piece photographed. The listing will specify which applies.

How do I know this crystal is ethically sourced?

Beyond Bohemian traces each stone as far up the supply chain as possible and is transparent when that tracing has limits. We work with small-scale operations and family-run suppliers wherever we can verify fair compensation. You can ask about any specific piece and we will tell you what we know and what we do not.

What is the return policy?

Beyond Bohemian accepts returns within 90 days of purchase. Items must be in original condition. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Contact us before returning so we can confirm eligibility and provide instructions.

What is Howlite crystal?

Howlite crystal is a natural stone sold by Beyond Bohemian as part of our ethically-sourced, hand-graded collection. Our complete Howlite Crystal Guide covers its meaning, geological origin, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen.

Howlite Magnesite Raw Stones | A Grade | Brazil | 1–2 Inch

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Polish

Hand-finished with natural jojoba oil to enhance the stone's natural color and texture

Size

1-2 Inch

Weight

5-20 Grams

Per Lb/Kg

24-40 Pieces Per Pound

Grade

A

Origin

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Sourcing model

Community Partnership

Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.

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In Short

These are A-grade Howlite Magnesite raw stones from Minas Gerais, Brazil, sold by the piece or by the pound. This chalk-white stone with gray veining is best known as the mineral most often dyed as faux turquoise; ours stays undyed. Each piece runs 1-2 inches at Mohs 3.5, fully natural and untreated. A favorite meditation stone for crystal grids.

What is Howlite?

Howlite Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

Learn what Howlite is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Howlite Crystal Guide.

Read our full Howlite guide: meaning, origin & sourcing → Or browse all Howlite pieces →

Crystal Family: Borate
Mohs Hardness: 3.5
Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Beginner Friendly: Yes, with care
Treatment Awareness: Low (natural, untreated typical)

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. Howlite was named for Henry How, the Nova Scotia mineralogist who first described it in 1868.

This piece comes from Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a softer mineral (3.5 Mohs). Dry storage, gentle handling, and don't let it knock around with quartz or tourmaline.

Howlite has long been used in practices around 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. There's no single right way to carry it.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

A starting place for your own quiet practice.

Intention

Stress ReliefSleepMeditationCleansing

Chakra

Crown

Zodiac

GeminiVirgo

Element

Air

Care & Use Sensitivity: High

Best For

Display

Meditation Space

Dry-Care Only

Care

Wipe Dry

Quick Rinse Only

Do Not Soak

Store Protected

Store Separately

Handle Gently

Avoid

Prolonged Water

Saltwater

Smoke/Soot

Chemical Cleaners

Prolonged Water Exposure

Abrasive Contact

Pressure

Cleansing

Sound

Breath/Intention

Charging

Moonlight

Morning Sunlight (brief)

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Howlite Magnesite Raw Stones | A Grade | Brazil | 1–2 Inch

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Howlite Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

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