mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to dark green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to dark green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and specific gravity around 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic environments and hydrothermal veins through the recrystallization of quartz-rich sandstones containing green mineral inclusions like fuchsite.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stones, carved sculptures, jewelry, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The characteristic green shimmer, known as aventurescence, is caused by tiny reflective flakes of green mica (fuchsite) trapped inside the quartz matrix.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its translucent green color and characteristic sparkling inclusion flakes under magnification; sourced globally from India, Brazil, and Russia.
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