mineral
Tumbled Green Aventurine
Quartz (SiO2) with fuchsite inclusions
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, translucent to opaque green color, vitreous luster, and trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic environments and hydrothermal veins, often found in quartzites and pegmatites.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in tumbled stones, gemstone jewelry, decorative carvings, and crystal healing.
Geological facts
The distinctive green shimmer is caused by tiny flakes of the chromium-rich mica mineral fuchsite.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its characteristic green sparkle and high quartz hardness; found globally including India, Brazil, and Russia.
