mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz with fuchsite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a shimmering metallic luster known as aventurescence due to mineral platelets.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a shimmering metallic luster known as aventurescence due to mineral platelets.
Formation & geological history
Forms hydrothermally in pegmatites and metamorphic environments as quartz crystallizes with trapped fuchsite or mica flakes.
Uses & applications
Widely used for making tumbled stones, carvings, jewelry, and popular in crystal healing collections.
Geological facts
The shimmering effect is called aventurescence, named after the Italian word 'a ventura' meaning 'by chance'.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic green color and sparkling inclusions; found globally including India, Brazil, and Russia.
