mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz variety with fuchsite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7, green color due to chromium-rich micas, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7, green color due to chromium-rich micas, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins, pegmatites, and metamorphic environments through the precipitation of silica-rich solutions.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stones, palm stones, carvings, and affordable jewelry.
Geological facts
The shimmering effect, known as aventurescence, is caused by tiny reflective flakes of mineral inclusions trapped inside.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its translucent green body and characteristic metallic sparkle; commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
