Howlite
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Symbol: Calm & Balance
Howlite is a white mineral with distinctive gray, web-like veining. It's naturally porous, which makes it easy to dye — dyed howlite is commonly sold as an imitation of turquoise or other stones.
Where It Comes From
Howlite was first identified in Nova Scotia, Canada, in the 1800s and is also mined in the United States.
What Different Peoples Believed
| People | What It Symbolized |
|---|---|
| Canadian mineralogy, 1868 | Named after Henry How, the geologist who first identified the mineral in Nova Scotia. |
Unlike most stones in this guide, howlite doesn't carry ancient cultural history — it's a comparatively recent mineralogical discovery, first described in the 19th century.
Birth Month
Howlite isn't one of the 12 official birthstones and has no widely recognized birth month.