Howlite pendant - Wrapped Wire VG1867

Material: 100% natural Howlite pendant, wrapped in spiralled thick wire
Shape: pencil tower
Size:30-40mm

1. Origin

Howlite is a white borate mineral that usually carries natural grey veining. Its type locality is Nova Scotia, Canada, with further material from places such as California in the United States. This item is a pencil-tower pendant wrapped in spiralled thick wire, measuring 30-40 mm.

2. History

Howlite was named in 1868 after the Canadian chemist and geologist Henry How, who first identified it in Nova Scotia. Because its white body with grey veining resembles turquoise, it has long been dyed to imitate that stone.

3. Usage

The product page notes that the pendants are made from 100% natural howlite wrapped in spiralled thick wire, measuring 30-40 mm, and available for wholesale. Howlite is relatively soft, so scratches and abrasive surfaces should be avoided; the wire wrap should not be repeatedly bent.

4. Function

The product page notes that howlite symbolises purity and calm. Practically, the pendant serves as everyday jewellery, an energy ornament and a retail item.