Physical Properties of Blue Howlite Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
Chemical Composition: | Calcium Boro-Silicate hydroxide |
Crystal System: | Monoclinic |
Lustre: | Sub-Vitreous |
Transparency: | Translucent in thin splinters; otherwise opaque |
Colour: | Blue |
Streak: | White |
Hardness: | 3.5 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | None |
Fracture: | Conchoidal to even |
Density: | 2.45 - 2.58 |
Refractive Index: | 1.583 to 1.608 |
When Howlite is dyed in blue colour we get Blue Howlite. This stone is also sometimes called Turquenite as it resembles Turquoise. This stone is just different in colour but has all the properties of un-dyed howite. It helps you calm your anger and helps you to dissolve it so that you can have a peaceful mind. It has a soothing energy which helps you contain tension and anxiety and keeps your mind at peace at all times. If it is placed in the bed before going to sleep it helps to cure insomnia and also gives you a peaceful sleep.
This stone has many healing properties. Besides being an effective cure for insomnia it also helps children grow confidence and shed their timidity. It also makes the environment peaceful and thus promotes better living conditions. It is considered to be good for bones, neck, spine and teeth. It will help you improve your health and stamina and provides you with all the energy to complete all your tasks and achieve your goals. It brings blessings to your home and makes it endowed with peace. It will help you ease the tension of competition and allows you to enjoy life at its own pace.
This is a very special stone which has many uses. It helps you become less critical of life and enjoy its blessings. It helps you become selfless and makes you patient. It keeps you on track with your ambition and helps you achieve them.
Blue Howlite gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Canada, Germany, Mexico, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, UK, USA