mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with inclusions
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale; pale mint green to medium green color; vitreous to waxy luster; trigonal crystal system; poor/no cleavage; polished/tumbled texture
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale; pale mint green to medium green color; vitreous to waxy luster; trigonal crystal system; poor/no cleavage; polished/tumbled texture
Formation & geological history
Formed in metamorphic environment or igneous hydrothermal veins, containing tiny platy mineral inclusions like fuchsite mica that give it a glistening aventurescence effect
Uses & applications
Popular gemstone for crystal healing, tumbled stones, jewelry beads, decorative carvings, and mineral collections
Geological facts
The name Aventurine comes from the Italian 'a ventura', meaning 'by chance', referring to the accidental discovery of aventurine glass in the 18th century
Field identification & locations
Identified by its translucent light green body color, glassy vitreous shine when polished, and subtle shimmering inclusions; commonly found in India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa
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