Howlite has a soothing and detoxifying effect and helps with weight loss. This article summarizes its characteristics, healing properties, and powers.
Key Aspects
Detoxifying, Weight Loss, Balancing Calcium Levels, Soothing, Neutralizing, Tolerance
Characteristics
Howlite is commonly found in the form of irregular nodules, often resembling cauliflower, and porous in texture. It is white with dark, web-like veins. Because of its porous texture, the stone is often dyed to imitate other minerals, especially turquoise.
Howlite rarely occurs in crystal form, with colorless, white, or brown crystals reaching the size of only 1cm.
Colors | nodules: white with grey veins, crystals: colorless, white, brown |
Transparency | nodules: opaque, crystals: transparent/translucent |
Category / Formula | Inoborates / Ca2 B5 SiO9 (OH)5 |
Crystal System | Monoclinic |
Hardness | 3.5 |
Water Safe | yes |
Sun Safe | yes |
Source | USA, Mexico, Germany, Namibia, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia |
Rarity | common |
Chakra | third eye, crown |
Zodiac | Libra, Gemini |
Month | October, May |
History
Howlite was discovered in Nova Scotia in the 19th century by Henry How.
Healing Properties and Benefits of Howlite
Body and Psyche*
Howlite is beneficial for:
diuretic
stimulating the metabolism
detoxifying, purifying
weight loss
regulating the acid balance, relief of heartburn and inflammation of the mucous membranes
healing of bones, joints, nails and teeth
balancing calcium levels
Mind and Soul
Howlite is beneficial for:
deep, peaceful sleep
protection from nightmares
grounding
protecting against ill-considered fluctuations in emotions
soothing people who are prone to outbursts of anger and hot temper
neutralization and dissipation of negative energies
releasing inhibitions and complexes
open-mindedness and charm
being true to yourself and appreciating yourself
opening memories of other lives
smoking cessation
How to Use
Using Howlite together with Magnesite enhances the detoxifying effect.
Orange Calcite strengthens the healing effect of Howlite on brittle fingernails and nail bed inflammation.
Meditating with Howlite and Orange Calcite is beneficial for weight loss and smoking cessation.
Placed under the cushion, it supports peaceful sleep.
Placed in your pocket it absorbs anger.
Care
discharge in water or Hematite
charge with Clear Quartz or Moonlight
Variations
Howlite is often dyed, especially blue or turquoise. The color has no influence on the properties.
Howlite looks like Magnesite and White Turquoise, but these are different minerals.
*Disclaimer: always consult a doctor or therapist in the event of illnesses and physical complaints. Healing stones do not replace professional treatment, but can be used to support treatment and healing.
Sources: wikipedia, Gerhard Gutzmann: Das Große Lexikon der Heilsteine, Düfte und Kräuter