Howlite Gemstone

Howlite Effects - Howlite is known as a calming stone. This stone has a soothing effect both spiritually and mentally: Mental/Emotional

Calms emotions: Especially anger, irritation, or stress. Helps you stay calm in challenging situations.

Promotes patience: A good stone for people who get frustrated easily.

Encourages self-reflection: Supports understanding yourself and your behavior.

Relieves anxiety: Has a calming effect, especially with overactive thoughts.

Good for sleep: Placed under the pillow, it is said to reduce insomnia and nightmares.

Spiritual - Connects to higher levels of consciousness: Used in meditation to facilitate spiritual insights.

Opens the third eye and crown chakra: This aids in intuitive growth and spiritual development.

Physical - (according to alternative medicine). Supports calcium balance in the body. Good for bones, teeth, and nails. Helps with tension headaches (through mental relaxation).

Important: This effect is spiritual and energetic, not scientifically proven. Always consult a doctor for any medical complaints.

Chemical: Howlite is a boron-silicate mineral, white or cream in color with gray to black veining.

Hardness: 3.5 on the Mohs scale – quite soft.

Discovered: In 1868 in Nova Scotia, Canada, by the Canadian chemist Henry How – the stone is named after him.

Locations - Canada (original discovery), United States (especially California), Mexico, Turkey, Germany, 

Color and Uses - Naturally white with gray veining (resembling marble). Often dyed blue to resemble turquoise – this is important when purchasing (always ask if the stone has been dyed). 

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