White Howlite 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch Eye Onyx has been both revered

Onyx has been both revered and feared throughout history

from deep oranges to creamy off to white tones

originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

the inclusions appear more golden or copper

These charms measure approximately 9mm long including the loop

White Howlite 8mm Faceted Rondelle - 8-Inch Eye Onyx has been both reveredWhite 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.