Green Aventurine

Green aventurine belongs to the Chalcedony family. It’s a microcrystalline that contains Quartz. This crystal is usually formed in magmatic rocks such as Pegmatites and hydrothermal veins. It has a lot of small flakey inclusions that reflect the light which causes a sparkly appearance called aventurescence. A common inclusion that can be found is the muscovite mica called Fuchsite. That’s actually the mineral that produces the well known unique green shade of Green Aventurine.  Aventurine can in other colors like teal, red, orange, and more!

Aventurine is a silicon dioxide crystal. It is a 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness depending on the abundance of the mica inclusions. These crystals usually have a conchoidal fracture, but if there is a lot of mica with a common orientation it can lead to easy breakage.

Aventurine’s name has a couple of theories connected to its origin. One of them suggests that the name was inspired by the term aventurescence and others may believe that it comes from the Italian word “avontura” which means “by chance”.

Green Aventurine can be found in places such as Brazil, Russia, Spain and Tanzania. In the past couple of years, one of the most important mining sites is India.

Aventurine can bring out your adventurous side and embrace you to enjoy the thrill of life. It is also known as the stone of prosperity which will not only attract abundance, but will also inspire you to take action and get closer to your desired life. Another great effect of this crystal is the soothing and healing energies which help when we’re going through darker days. It will also relax your mind and free it from all the stress you’ve been holding onto. This gemstone is connected to a couple of chakras, but the most popular association is with the Heart Chakra. So, if you’re ready to jump into heaps of self- love and self- acceptance you should try this crystal out!

Green Aventurine is an ideal jewelry pick if you’re looking to bring more fun, love and money in your life. To stimulate the chakra work, you may want to wear it over your Heart Chakra. It can have a similar effect if you carry it around in your pocket or meditate with it. It’s also a nice addition to your collection or crystal grid practice. Aventurine will be a great addition to your home too, especially for the rooms that feel more stagnant. Other than that, you can always surprise a Taurus or Pisces friend with this captivating gemstone!