natural howlite stone

Howlite (howlite; eng. Howlite) is a mineral, calcium borosilicate. Outwardly, the structure is very similar to turquoise, which allows it to be used as its imitation after it is dyed blue.

The gem got its name in honor of the Canadian geologist Henry Howe. And the stone itself has healing and magical properties, and is quite popular in the field of lithotherapy and magic.

Description

It cannot be said that howlite has high quality characteristics. Its shade is discreet - white or gray, the hardness is small - 3,5 on the Mohs scale, the shine, however, is beautiful - silky. A feature of the mineral is brown and black streaks on the surface, which create the appearance of an unusual pattern and patterns.

Natural howlite has little appeal to jewelers, but it is widely used in jewelry making when dyed greenish-blue. It is in this way that an imitation of a more spectacular gem - turquoise - is obtained. In rare cases, howlite is dyed red, but in this case, coral is imitated.

Similar experiments with howlite convey the beauty of other minerals so accurately that it is almost impossible to distinguish a fake. Therefore, when buying, it is better to enlist the support of a specialist gemologist who will accurately indicate that in front of you is a modest howlite or more valuable turquoise and coral.

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Inconspicuous at first glance, howlite has a number of properties. This allows it to be used in lithotherapy and magic.

Magic

It is believed that the mineral helps the wearer's soul to go beyond the body and visit the places it desires. This property is especially appreciated during meditation, when you need to focus, free yourself from thoughts and clear your mind.

Also, the magical properties of the gem include:

• helps to calm down, find inner harmony;
• reveals talents, inspires;
• enhances intuition and insight;
• helps to better assimilate new information;
• fills a person with a good mood, love of life, optimism, faith in the future;
• struggles with blues, sadness, despondency.

Treatment

The stone is widely used in lithotherapy. Its main manifestations in this area include:

• positively affects the condition of teeth, bones;
• promotes rapid recovery after fractures, bruises;
• treats diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• soothes, eliminates insomnia, disturbing dreams;
• cleanses the blood of toxins;
• strengthens the immune system, protects against infections and bacteria.

Do not forget that lithotherapy is an alternative medicine. Therefore, in case of any ailment, first of all, you should consult a qualified doctor who will refer you for examination, make a diagnosis and prescribe medication. Howlite healing can only be used as an auxiliary tool, but not the main one!

Application

As mentioned above, the mineral can be used in the jewelry industry as an imitation of turquoise or coral after it has been dyed in a certain color. Beautiful jewelry is created with it: earrings, rings, bracelets, beads, necklaces, pendants and more.

In its pure form, figurines, figurines, coasters, caskets, balls and other interior items are made from the gem.

Who is suitable for the sign of the zodiac

According to astrologers, howlite suits Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn and Scorpio. The gem affects them in such a way that representatives of these zodiac signs immediately feel a surge of strength and energy. The stone attracts good luck, promotes career success, helps to make only the right decisions, enhances positive character traits and neutralizes negative ones.

Howlite and turquoise - the main differences

To distinguish between what is in front of you - real turquoise or painted howlite, of course, it is better to contact a specialist. However, there are several simple ways that will help you understand the naturalness of the stones, but they are less professional and do not guarantee 100% accuracy:

1. Try rubbing the stone with a damp cloth or piece of cloth. If you notice traces of blue color on the cut, you have painted howlite in front of you. Natural turquoise does not “shed”, because its shade is natural.
2. If you are buying beads or any other piece of jewelry that has a hole in the stone, try to get a good look at it. Usually these places are not completely painted and it is not so difficult to notice the paint: if the material is white inside, it is a fake.
3. The main difference is cost. Natural turquoise is an expensive gem, which cannot be said about howlite.