About Howlite
A borate mineral, typically white or grey with dark veining, often resembling marble. It's an exceptionally calming stone, used to reduce stress, aid insomnia, and enhance patience and ambition. (Often dyed to mimic other stones).
Primary Hues
White, Cream, with grey or black veins/matrix
Metaphysical Properties
An extremely calming stone. Believed to aid insomnia. Formulates ambitions and aids in achieving them. Strengthens memory.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hermit
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes introspection- patience- and a calm mind- aligning with Howlite's properties.
Four of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Represents rest- mental quiet- and recuperation- resonating with its use as a sleep aid.
Associated Deities
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Calmness
Rationale: Her gentle and calming energy aligns with Howlite.
Hypnos
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Sleep
Rationale: Hypnos as the god of sleep connects directly to Howlite's most famous use.
Metaphysical Uses
Calming Overactive Mind Meditation
Sleep Aid Altar
Patience & Anger Release Rituals
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Geological & Scientific Details
Howlite is classified as a inoborates mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5. Common crystal habits include massive to nodular, occurs as tabular prisms flattened parallel to [100].
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Inoborates
- Chemical Formula: Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5
- IMA Symbol: How[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: White, colorless
- Crystal Habit: Massive to nodular, occurs as tabular prisms flattened parallel to [100]
- Cleavage: None
- Luster: Subvitreous, glimmering
- Streak: white
- Diaphaneity: Translucent
Associated Minerals
- Ulexite
- Colemanite
- Meyerhofferite (other borate minerals)