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Green Aventurine
Green Aventurine is quartz with mica inclusions, usually green with a glittering shimmer. Green aventurine is known in folklore as a 'gambler's stone' and is associated with luck and opportunity.
Key facts
| Colour | green with a glittering shimmer |
|---|---|
| What it is | quartz with mica inclusions |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5–7 |
| Typical sources | India and Brazil |
| Chakra (tradition) | heart |
| Star signs (tradition) | Taurus and Virgo |
Traditions and folklore
Green aventurine is known in folklore as a 'gambler's stone' and is associated with luck and opportunity.
The shimmer is called aventurescence, a word borrowed from Venetian goldstone glass.
Often paired with citrine or rose quartz.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural quartz with fuchsite mica.
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Green Aventurine: questions answered
What is Green Aventurine?
Green Aventurine is quartz with mica inclusions. It is usually green with a glittering shimmer.
What is Green Aventurine traditionally associated with?
Green aventurine is known in folklore as a 'gambler's stone' and is associated with luck and opportunity. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Green Aventurine?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Green Aventurine linked with?
In modern crystal tradition green aventurine is linked with Taurus and Virgo.
Where does Green Aventurine come from?
It is typically sourced from India and Brazil.