Entry №068Home

Borate · North America

Howlite

Stillness — calming an overactive, racing mind

Howlite crystal, raw
Fig. 068Borate

Specimen

Found in
California (USA), Nova Scotia (Canada), Turkey
Key ingredient
Calcium Borate
Species
Borate
Chakra
Crown

About this stone

A white stone with grey web-like veining, Howlite is a profound calming stone. It stills the overactive mind, reduces insomnia and anxiety, and teaches patience. It is often used to prepare for meditation and astral travel.

Geology · Formation

How it forms: Evaporite deposits in arid regions.

Howlite is a calcium borate mineral famous for its 'marble-like' appearance. It forms in evaporite deposits in arid regions, often alongside Borax. The concentration of boron and calcium in ancient, drying lake beds triggers the growth. The Result: Opaque, white nodules with distinctive black or grey 'spider-web' veining.