White Howlite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch 7HP orange and rust are due

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

as well as brown to reddish brown or red in color

These cabochons are all unique and vary in colors and patterns

however this is the natural stone with no color enhancement

White Howlite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch 7HP orange and rust are dueWhite 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.