HOWLITE

Overview: Howlite is a soft white stone with black or gray inclusions. Its calcium carbonate composition gives it an affinity for the skeletal structure. Howlite is an inexpensive gemstone, and because it is so soft and porous it is easily dyed into rich hues to imitate pricier gemstones. Howlite is a soft, white to gray mineral that takes dye very easily.

Usage: It helps with memory retention and desire for knowledge. Aids healing in the areas of balancing calcium levels in teeth and bone structure. Dispels selfishness, aids calm communication of emotions. Helps prevent tearing down reality or refusing one's truth to create a deception. Helps in Meditation.

Howlite decreases an overly critical state of mind, selfishness, stress, pain, and rudeness. Promotes inner strength and decency within ones character, while assisting in the releasing of criticalness and selfishness. Brings new ideas into clear focus and inspires to action.

Legend: This versatile stone is named after Henry How, a 19th century mineralogist, who found it first in Nova Scotia.

Occurrence: Lang, Los Angeles Co.; Tick Canyon (near Saugus), Los Angeles Co.; Dagget, San Bernardino Co.; and Death Valley, Inyo Co.

* This stone should be kept away from acids, solvents, rough handling and prolonged exposure to strong light.