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 (aventurescence) caused by mineral inclusions.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color with a shimmering metallic luster (aventurescence) caused by mineral inclusions.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal processes and regional metamorphism within quartz veins and pegmatites.
Uses & applications
Widely used in tumbled stones, jewelry, carvings, and as a popular collector's mineral specimen.
Geological facts
The shimmering effect is known as aventurescence and is typically caused by flat inclusions of green chrome-rich mica called fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic green color and sparkling metallic flecks under light. Commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
