27.65 CTS HOWLITE DYED TO LOOK LIKE TURQUOISE

Description

Patrik’s MINERALS & LAPIDARY

HOWLITE DYED

Natural howlite dyed to look like Turquoise

large cabochon polished stone the edge on this stone could of been cut better

size 26 x 26 x 4 MM

weight 27.65 CTS

( 6 MM IS APPROX 1/4 INCH )

CODE : G 4014

Howlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 and named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist.
It often forms in nodules which resemble cauliflower heads. The nodules are opaque, white with gray or black veins, often showing web-like pattern. Crystals are very rare and are found in only a couple localities in the world. The maximum size of crystals is about 1 cm.
Howlite is used for cabochons, decorative objects, beads, small carvings or jewelry components. Dyed blue howlite is used as a turquoise substitute .