Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅
Howlite
Henry How described the borosilicate from Nova Scotia in 1868, white with a grey web.
- Formula
- Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅
- Mohs hardness
- 3.5
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Colour
- white
- Element
- air
- Chakra (tradition)
- crown
- Zodiac
- Gemini, Virgo
- Month
- —
- Where the earth keeps it
- Canada, United States
What it actually is
Howlite is Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅ before it is a story. The lattice is monoclinic, Mohs 3.5, and the eye meets white.
The better pieces still come out of the ground in Canada, United States. Henry How described the borosilicate from Nova Scotia in 1868, white with a grey web.
What the old tradition whispers
The parlour tradition ties Howlite to air and to the crown centre. The old site stood it near: Gemini, Virgo.
How not to turn it to ash
Pores drink oil, soap and sweat. Turquoise, opal and howlite dislike hot water and ultrasonic cleaners. Opal also dislikes drying out.