mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a vitreous to greasy luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a vitreous to greasy luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in hydrothermal veins and metamorphic environments through the precipitation of silica-rich solutions containing chromium-rich mica flakes.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled form for jewelry, carvings, decorative objects, and as a popular crystal in holistic healing.
Geological facts
The distinctive green shimmer, known as aventurescence, is caused by tiny flat reflective mineral inclusions like fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its signature green color combined with a sparkling metallic sheen; commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
