mineral

Green Aventurine

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with Fuchsite inclusions

Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; Color: Dull to bright green; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.64-2.69

Hardness: 6
Color: Dull to bright green
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

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Physical properties

Hardness: 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; Color: Dull to bright green; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Trigonal; Cleavage: None; Specific Gravity: 2.64-2.69

Formation & geological history

Aventurine is a form of quartz characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions that give a shimmering or glittering effect termed aventurescence. It is formed in metamorphic rocks like phyllites and schists and in magmatic veins.

Uses & applications

Commonly used for ornamental carvings, jewelry beads, tumbled stones, and holistic or decorative items like the displayed skull carving.

Geological facts

The name 'Aventurine' comes from the Italian 'a ventura,' meaning 'by chance.' This refers to the 18th-century accidental discovery of aventurine glass (goldstone) in Venice, which the natural mineral resembles.

Field identification & locations

Identifiable by its sparkly green appearance (aventurescence) caused by tiny flakes of green chrome mica (fuchsite). High concentrations are found in India, Brazil, Russia, and Austria. It is often confused with jade but is harder and has a characteristic shimmer.

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