This collection is an impressive display of incredible gemstones. This set will definitely work well as a great educational tool. It is the perfect thing to have in your store to help enlighten your customers. This collection has it all. It features perfectly square cut samples of 52 different kinds of gemstones. This set includes offerings of Lapis Lazuli, Tigereye, Sodalite, Howlite, Dalmation Jasper, Mahogany Obsidian, African Jade, Yellow Calcite, Tree Agate, Rose Quartz, and more! What a display! This collection is backed by printed cardboard and it is 9" by 12-3/4". The gemstone samples are approximately 3/8" by 1/2". Don't let this impressive collection pass you by!!!

Named after the discoverer Henry How, a geologist from Nova Scotia. Howlite is found in Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick), and the United States (California). California is the source for almost all of the howlite trade where nodules of up to one hundred pounds have been found. White, and normally found in an opaque massive form, although there are extremely rare crystals of howlite. White howlite is not enhanced. Howlite can be dyed to imitate other stones such as turquoise, lapis lazuli and others.