Aventurine is a very sweet inexpensive stone. It's claim to fame is having inclusions that look like sparkles. If you buy extremely high quality aventurine (without the inclusions), it looks like emerald.
Aventurine Facts
This form of Cryptocrystaline Quartz contains inclusions of small crystals that reflect light and give a range of colors - depending on the nature of the inclusion. Hence aventurine may be green, greenish-brown, blueish-white, bluish green and orange.
Aventurine has a hardness rating of 7.
Aventurine has been confused with amazonite and jade.
Dark green Aventurine generally has inclusions (due to green fuchsite mica and perhaps a bit of pyrite) which creates a speckled appearance. This is an easy identifying factor often called aventurescence.
If a color is not stated with the word aventurine, it is usually assumed to be green.
Translucent Aventurine often fades in the sun.
Aventurine is found in Brazil, India, Japan, Russia, Tanzania, and USA.
If a color is not stated with the word aventurine, it is usually assumed to be green.
Translucent Aventurine often fades in the sun.
Aventurine is found in Brazil, India, Japan, Russia, Tanzania, and USA.
Birthstone Months with Aventurine
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Planetary Stone
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Planetary Stone
Aventurine Themed Books
Actual Gem-related books:
Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 3rd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.
Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book.
Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs
Actual Gem-related books:
Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling New 3rd Edition - by Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno This book is really great for knowing he latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use.
Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman Very nice gemstone identification book.
Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs
Mystical Properties
Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Aventurine is used for physical healing. It is said to be used to strengthen the body.
More Lore
There was a custom of assigning various saints with a specific gem for use in talismans. The name Andrew (ie. patron Saint Andrew) is associated with Aventurine.
Aventurine has been considered a very lucky stone. Gamblers have been known carry an aventurine talisman.
Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Aventurine is used for physical healing. It is said to be used to strengthen the body.
More Lore
There was a custom of assigning various saints with a specific gem for use in talismans. The name Andrew (ie. patron Saint Andrew) is associated with Aventurine.
Aventurine has been considered a very lucky stone. Gamblers have been known carry an aventurine talisman.
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