mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz with fuchsite inclusions (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a shimmering metallic luster known as aventurescence, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a shimmering metallic luster known as aventurescence, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic environments and hydrothermal vein systems through the crystallization of silica-rich solutions containing chromium-rich mica.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, ornamental carvings, polished beads, and as a popular crystal specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
The distinctive sparkling green sheen is caused by tiny mica or fuchsite platelets trapped inside the quartz matrix during growth.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic green color combined with a glittery metallic reflection; commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
