mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 7; translucent green color with a shimmering or glinting effect called aventurescence; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 7; translucent green color with a shimmering or glinting effect called aventurescence; vitreous to greasy luster; trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites, often as a quartzite variant rich in mica flakes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stones, gemstone jewelry, carving, and decorative objects.
Geological facts
The shimmering effect is caused by tiny flat inclusions of chrome-bearing mica called fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its characteristic green sparkle and quartz hardness, commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
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