{"product_id":"howlite-6-sided-pendulum","title":"Howlite 6 Sided Pendulum with Clear Quartz Holding Bead","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite 6 Sided Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from natural Howlite and polished into a classic six-sided faceted point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is suspended from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable point from which to hold the pendulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite is a distinctive calcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral, typically recognised by its white to creamy-white colouring crossed by irregular grey, charcoal or black veining. These natural markings can create an attractive web-like or marble-style appearance, with every piece displaying its own individual pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst identified in Canada during the 19th century, Howlite is an interesting mineral in its own right. Because its naturally porous structure readily accepts dyes, it has also become well known as a material that is sometimes coloured blue and marketed as an imitation or substitute for Turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendulum is sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, celebrating the mineral's natural appearance rather than presenting it as another stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in veining, colour and pattern ensure every pendulum is individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for mineral and crystal collectors, traditional dowsing practices, decorative collections or as a distinctive gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Material Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Howlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Borate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calcium borosilicate hydroxide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White to creamy white with grey or dark veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendulum Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 sided faceted point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding Bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite is commonly found as white nodules with characteristic grey or dark veining. Although massive material is familiar within the lapidary trade, well-developed Howlite crystals are considerably less common.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mineral was first identified in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNova Scotia, Canada, in 1868\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was named after Canadian chemist and mineralogist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry How\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who investigated the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive natural appearance and ability to take a high polish have made Howlite popular for carvings, beads, cabochons and other ornamental objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Howlite the Same as Turquoise?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Howlite and Turquoise are completely different minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Howlite is normally white or cream with grey to dark veining. Because Howlite is relatively porous, it can readily absorb colour and is frequently dyed blue or blue-green to imitate the appearance of Turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyed Howlite may therefore be encountered under names such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquenite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it has sometimes been incorrectly marketed as Turquoise or “White Turquoise”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogically, however, Howlite and Turquoise have different chemical compositions and should not be treated as interchangeable mineral names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sold transparently as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Howlite is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatience, awareness, reflection, communication and a calm approach to everyday situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations form part of modern crystal traditions and personal spiritual practices and are not scientifically established properties of Howlite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Eye Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Howlite is commonly associated with the Air element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional crystal pairings for Howlite include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodalite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pairings reflect contemporary crystal traditions and personal practices rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Howlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-sided faceted pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic natural veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural colour and pattern variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is individually distinctive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomly selected from our collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite is a natural mineral, so its white or cream colouring, grey veining, pattern and inclusions will vary between individual pendulums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite is frequently dyed within the gemstone trade, particularly to imitate Turquoise. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this listing describes the material as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowlite and not Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural inclusions, veining and small surface variations are characteristic of natural mineral material and are not necessarily imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will randomly choose a pendulum from our collection for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490546393461,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossilsPendulumHowlite.png?v=1786448367","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/howlite-6-sided-pendulum","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}