This Howlite Pyramid is a cute addition to any rock collection. Measuring 22x21x17mm, it weighs approximately 7.1 grams and is soft-polished for a smooth finish. Originating from the United States, this is a natural stone that has been dyed. Its unique pyramid shape adds a touch of mystique to any display.
Howlite, a calcium borosilicate hydroxide, is a beautiful snow white opaque color with gray markings stone that is often dyed to represent Turquoise. It is usually found in compact earthy masses and very rarely in crystals found in evaporate deposits.
Howlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 by Henry How (1828–1879), a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist. How was alerted to the unknown mineral by miners in a gypsum quarry, who found it to be a nuisance. He called the new mineral silico-boro-calcite; it was given the name Howlite by James Dwight Dana.
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