Howlite Sphere

Symbolizing patience, perspective, and emotional regulation

Hardness: Very soft, typically 3.5 on the Mohs scale, making it prone to scratching.
Discovery: Found in 1868 in a Canadian gypsum quarry.
Name Origin: Named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist, by geologist James Dwight Dana.
Primary Locations: Nova Scotia, Canada (original source) and California/Nevada in the USA.
Formation: Forms as nodules in sedimentary rock, often called "white buffalo stone".
Other Locations: Minor deposits exist in Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Russia, and Serbia.

Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged soaking. Store separately from harder stones and avoid direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading