PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- GROUP Borates
- COMPOSITION Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5< /li>
- COLOR White
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Monoclinic
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Nodular masses
- HARDNESS 3.5
- FRACTURE Conchoidal to unequal
- EXFOLIATION Null
- GLOSS Subvitreous
- STRIP White
- TRANSPARENCY From translucent to opaque
- SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.6
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The howlite is a hydroxide calcium borosilicate. It usually forms masses of white nodules crossed by veins of other minerals, and although they are rare, the crystals are tabular.
Howlite was named in 1868 by the Canadian chemist Henry How.
Deposits: United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Russia and Turkey.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The howlite brings relaxation, helps to calm the mind, to fall asleep and promotes meditation. It encourages patience and good communication. Strengthens positive character traits. Howlite is said to prepare the mind to receive wisdom and insights from past lives. On a healing level, it is said to balance calcium levels in the body and is especially beneficial for bones, teeth, and soft tissues.
