White Howlite Rosary Bracelet Crucifix - Miraculous Medal:Antique Gold When the material is dyed

When the material is dyed or heat-treated

This shimmering effect is called “aventurescence”

The amazing crackle effect is created when the rock crystal is heated to a temperature that causes the stone to crackle on the inside

Like cherry blossoms blooming over light green lawns

though like pearls it is made up of the layers inside of shells called nacre

White Howlite Rosary Bracelet Crucifix - Miraculous Medal:Antique Gold When the material is dyedHowlite was named in honor of 19th century geologist Henry How, who was the first to write about the stone in the scientific community. How originally called the stone silicoborocalcite not so easy to say. Howlite is opaque white or light grey with streaks of black, brown, or grey. Because of its porosity, Howlite is often dyed and used as an affordable alternative to turquoise. Howlite is often described as having a porcelain like appearance and