Product Description
Round shaped semi precious white gemstone Howlite matched pair for earrings designer cabochons 18 mm in diameter and 4 mm thick.
These cabochons weigh about 8 carats each.
Howlite is a white semi precious gemstone material with grayish black veining, that makes for lovely designer cabochons.
Our Howlite is from Tick Canyon in Los Angeles County, California.
Howlite is found in massive "cauliflower" shaped nodule and is named for its discoverer Henry How (a Nova Scotia geologist).
Howlite cabochons are sometimes sold as White Turquoise or White Buffalo. Some times it is dyed blue and sold as Turquoise.
Howlite is fairly soft, about a 3.5. These designer cabochons take a great polish and look like porcelain.
Metaphysical Properties: Howlite is said to decrease selfishness, pain, and rudeness by increasing tact. It is also believed to heighten creativity.