Aventurine is a form of Quartz that has inclusions of mica or other crystals to give it a shimmering or glittery appearance. Green Aventurine contains Fuchsite, the colouring in Red Aventurine is thought to come from Hematite, whilst Blue Aventurine gets its colour from inclusions of Dumortierite.
Each different colour of Aventurine offers its own unique metaphysical properties. Green Aventurine is widely recognized as a stone of good luck, while also being revered for its ability to attract abundance and prosperity. Blue Aventurine, on the other hand, serves as a calming and balancing influence on emotions. Red Aventurine stimulates the Root Chakra, promoting grounding and vitality. Lastly, Yellow Aventurine acts as a catalyst for creativity, inspiring innovative thoughts and ideas.
| Alternative Names |
Stone Of Opportunity |
| Colour |
Green, Red, Orange, Blue, Purple |
| Hardness |
6.5 - 7 |
| Crystal system |
Hexagonal |
| Streak |
Colourless |
| Lustre |
Vitreous |
| Main Locations |
China, India, Brazil |
| Chakra |
Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root |
| Zodiac |
Aries, Taurus |
| Numerology |
3 |
| Planetary |
Mercury |
| Element |
Water, Earth |
