White Howlite 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch 12x16-18x26mm used by ancient cultures including

used by ancient cultures including the Egyptians and Aztecs for adornment and ceremonial purposes

These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking within the clear

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

after its type locality

White Howlite 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch 12x16-18x26mm used by ancient cultures includingWhite Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns. Because of its softness, Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise.