Metaphysical Properties of Aventurine

• Element: See Below
• Birthstone: Aries, Leo
Chakras: See Below

When one is looking for more zest and optimism in their life, Green Aventurine makes an excellent ally. It is a great harmonizer by stabilizing the mind and encouraging emotional calmness. Working on the Heart Chakra, it strengthens the individual with confidence to move forward into life's new situations and opportunities, which it readily provides. Often regarded as a lucky talisman, Green Aventurine is particularly helpful in identifying one's negative emotions to allow room for emotional and spiritual growth. Green Aventurine contains the Wind and Water elements and activates the Heart Chakra. It expands the life force from within, promotes in rebuilding depleted energy supplies, and stimulates cellular repair and re-growth. Green Aventurine, with its gentle grounding effects, assists one in reconnecting with Earth's energies and encourages energy to move out of the head and into the heart. This positive stone also absorbs electromagnetic smog and protects against other environmental pollutions.

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History of Aventurine

What is the history of Aventurine? The name for Aventurine actually originated from an accidental event. The name is from a ventura, meaning 'by chance', when Venetian glass workers in the 1700s accidentally mixed copper filing with molten glass, producing a special type of glass with sparkles.

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Aventurine Chemical Composition

• Hardness: 7
• Crystal System: Hexagonal (Trigonal)
• Composition: Silicon Dioxide

Aventurine is a variety of Chalcedony, a member of the Quartz  family,is a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Aventurine can be found in four primary colors: green, blue, red/brown, and peach. The green coloration derives from Fuchsite particles within the gemstone, the red coloration is due to Hematite inclusions, and blue coloration is due to copper silicate deposits. Significant sources of Aventurine are found in Brazil, Chile, Italy, Spain, Austria, Russia, Tibet, Nepal, India, and China.