1 Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.  The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person.
Kunzite. Stone Information & Mining. Kunzite is the best-known variety of the mineral spodumene. It's named after famed gemologist George Frederick Kunz, who was the first to identify it as a unique variety of spodumene. It's found in Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and the US state of California.
Howlite is a fairly plain looking gemstone that is used extensively in beading. Though it can be seen in jewelry, its main claim to fame is as an imitation of other gemstones. Turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral for example. Natural howlite can look quite good, particularly when used in bead necklaces.