mineral
Aventurine
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, green color, translucent to opaque, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, green color, translucent to opaque, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed in metamorphic environments, specifically quartz veins and pegmatites, often through regional metamorphism.
Uses & applications
Used extensively in jewelry, carvings, tumbled stones, and as an ornamental decorative material.
Geological facts
The distinctive sparkling green sheen, known as aventurescence, is caused by tiny reflective flakes of green mica (fuchsite).
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic green color and metallic glitter; found worldwide including India, Brazil, and Russia.
