Howlite got its name from the geologist Henry How. It is white in color, features gray veins and it has been widely used to imitate other rarer minerals. It has been widely used to imitate other, more rare minerals. This is because it has the ability to absorb the dye to a sufficient depth in its mass and with stability. It is considered to protect against negative energy and the “evil eye”.
Onyx is a variety of agate, which is a variety of chalcedony, which is a variety of quartz. Onyx is encountered in white, black and beige-brown. Its name is of Greek origin and refers to the lines that can be seen on the claws of several animals. This mineral is also mentioned in Theophrastus’ work.
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