ROCK AND TUMBLE
Howlite “White Magnesite” | Tumbling Rough
Howlite “White Magnesite” | Tumbling Rough
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This Magnesite rough rock is typically substituted for Howlite. They look almost identical in appearance but have a different chemical composition. Use the dropdown to select either 1 piece, 1/2 LB, 1 LB or 3 LBs of White Magnesite!
The photos are representative of the stones you will receive and are shown wet to give you a better idea of the color and how the rocks will look once polished. This material is commonly dyed to mimic real "Turquoise" due to it's veining and striations.
Medium:
• Average size of these stones is 1.0" to 2.25" inches.
• Approximately 10 - 14 pieces per pound
Country of Origin: Zimbabwe, Africa
Main Photo: Studio Light, Dry
Photo #4: Full Sun, Wet
Size & Amount
Size & Amount
Medium:
• Average size is 1" to 2.25" inches
• Approximately 10 - 14 pieces per pound
Hardness
Hardness
3.5
Origin
Origin
South Africa

I honestly bought a pound of howlite out of curiosity. I am aware that the fraudsters in India and China dye and treat howlite to sell as turquoise, so I wanted to see what it looks like in rough form. I've got some in the tumbler right now, but I don't have much hope that it will turn out, with a Mohs of only 3.5. I'll amend this review when I know more.
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