mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide with fuchsite inclusions)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on Mohs scale, green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on Mohs scale, green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic environments and hydrothermal veins, often as a quartzite variant colored by mica flakes.
Uses & applications
Widely used for tumbled stones, carvings, jewelry, and ornamental decorative objects.
Geological facts
The characteristic shimmer, known as aventurescence, is caused by tiny flat mineral inclusions reflecting light.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its translucent green color and sparkling metallic flecks; found in India, Brazil, and Russia.
