mineral

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Hardness: 7 Mohs; Color: Pale green to forest green; Luster: Vitreous to waxy; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Specific gravity: 2.64-2.69; Translucency: Translucent to opaque with a characteristic shimmering glisten known as aventurescence.

Hardness: 7 Mohs
Color: Pale green to forest green
Luster: Vitreous to waxy

Identified July 20, 2026More mineral →

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed in metamorphic environments where quartz, mica, and other minerals recrystallize under high heat and pressure, typically found in magmatic deposits and regional metamorphic belts.

Uses & applications

Widely used in jewelry (beads, cabochons), home decor, tumbled stones for collecting, and as an ornamental stone in figurines and carvings.

Geological facts

The shimmering effect is caused by tiny inclusions of green chrome-rich mica called fuchsite; without these inclusions, it would simply be green quartz.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its 'shimmer' or sparkly inclusions under light; commonly found in India, Brazil, and Russia. For collectors, look for uniform green color and distinct aventurescence.