mineral

Yellow Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs); Color: Golden yellow to honey orange; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Texture: Granular due to aventurescence; Specific Gravity: 2.63-2.65

Hardness: 6
Color: Golden yellow to honey orange
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs); Color: Golden yellow to honey orange; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Texture: Granular due to aventurescence; Specific Gravity: 2.63-2.65

Formation & geological history

Formed as a metamorphic recrystallization of quartz grains (quartzite) where mica or pyrite inclusions provide the characteristic shimmer and color.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for ornamental carvings, tumble stones in crystal healing, and secondary jewelry components like beads or cabochons.

Geological facts

Yellow Aventurine gets its name from the Italian 'a ventura', meaning 'by chance', referring to the lucky discovery of aventurine glass in the 18th century.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its 'shimmer' when rotated under light, which distinguishes it from yellow jasper or citrine. Commonly found in India, Brazil, and Russia.

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