White Howlite 3x6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Size_2x6 with inclusions that appear in

with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen

translucent or opaque stone in shades of milky white

aluminum oxide and other metal oxides

but is most commonly associated with white

is a large marine snail characterized by its distinctive

White Howlite 3x6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Size_2x6 with inclusions that appear inWhite Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns. Because of its softness, Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise.