Howlite has a white to cream colored base with a few gray lines. Howlite cuts and polishes easily. A fine polish can be obtained with tin oxide or diamond. Howlite is often dyed to simulate turquoise. Howlite is also a good carving material. Mohs hardness 3.5.
Howlite Rough - $2.00/pound
Locality: California
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Howlite #1
2 piece parcel measure approximately:
3" x 2-1/2" x
2" thick.
3-1/2" x 2" x 1-1/4" thick.
2.60 pounds
$5.20
Howlite #2
3 piece parcel.
2.60 pounds
$5.20
Howlite #3
Measures approximately 6" x 4-1/2" x 3" at a peak.