White Howlite 2x4mm Tube Beads - 15-16 InchWhite 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.

Labradorite is usually gray-green

it is formed through the combination of carbonated water

The stone appears in a range of earth tones

Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished

caused by impurities

Yellow Opal does not display the changeable flash of internal luster that other opals are known for

while other impurities in the stone may create veining and rich patterns

however they are not currently sourced from this region

Great on Beadalon #1 and #2 Crimp Beads or #2 Crimp Tubes

the dragon slayer

Generally this material is used for transistors and heat sinks and only recently has been used for jewelry and healing

Beautiful specimens of Precious Opal