mineral
Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to dark green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and a translucent appearance with shimmering aventurescence.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, pale to dark green color, vitreous to greasy luster, trigonal crystal system, and a translucent appearance with shimmering aventurescence.
Formation & geological history
Formed in hydrothermal veins and metamorphic environments through the integration of chromium-rich mica flakes into quartz matrix.
Uses & applications
Widely used in gemstone jewelry, ornamental carvings, and crystal healing practices.
Geological facts
The distinctive shimmer is caused by tiny flat mineral inclusions reflecting light, a phenomenon known as aventurescence.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic green sparkle and conchoidal fracture; commonly sourced from India, Brazil, and Russia.
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