Howlite Pierced Heart Pendant | 2 cm

Howlite Pierced Heart Pendant 2 cm

Howlite

Howlite is a calcium borosilicate that is usually white with grey to black veins, giving it a marble-like appearance. Because of its porous structure, howlite is often dyed to resemble turquoise. The mineral was discovered in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1868 and is named after Canadian chemist Henry How.

Howlite occurs mainly in Canada, China and the United States, particularly in California. It forms in boron-rich evaporite environments and is often found in small-scale deposits within sedimentary rocks. Its chemical formula is Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅ and its hardness is 3.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Howlite

Pierced Pendants

Pierced pendants are polished and cut (precious) stones with a drill hole, making them easy to wear on a cord or chain. This makes them a popular choice for jewellery. In most cases, the pendants are pierced widthwise, from left to right.

The pierced pendants are available in various shapes and sizes, including drop, oval, point and heart. Some of the range is manufactured in China, while other pendants come from Madagascar. The pierced diameter varies by model and is usually between 2 and 4 mm. We sell the pierced pendants individually, with some having a minimum order of 5 pieces. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any matching cord or chain in our range!