White Howlite 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch 2x4mm It is highly prized for

It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of colors and for its opalescence — the pearly luster of the opaque stone

Made to resemble Diamonds

creating a beautiful blend of pink and green in mottled patterns

malachite and a variety of iron oxide minerals

It sometimes features dark brown to black dendritic inclusions that branch like tiny tree limbs through the stone

White Howlite 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch 2x4mm It is highly prized forWhite 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. Approximate Hole Diameter: 2mm