mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque, greasy to vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system with a specific gravity of 2.65.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque, greasy to vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system with a specific gravity of 2.65.
Formation & geological history
Forms primarily in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, often as a quartz quartzite containing chromium-rich mica flakes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stones, ornamental carvings, jewelry, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The distinctive green shimmer is caused by tiny plate-like inclusions of the mineral fuchsite, a chromium-rich variety of muscovite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its translucent green color and characteristic sparkling aventurescence; commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
