Aventurine is mainly Quartz containing mica. This gemstone is most commonly green, though it also forms in blue, red to reddish-brown, dusty purple, orange or peach, yellow, and silver grey. It is mostly translucent and often banded, but with too much of an included mineral it may be rendered it. The colour of Green Aventurine comes from Fushite inside the Quartz, where the reds, browns and oranges are due to Haematite or Goethite inclusions. Peach and yellow Aventurine include Pyrite with their Mica crystals, Blue Aventurine contains inclusions of Dumortierite, while the purple variety is coloured by Lepidolite.
Mohs Hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Gemstone Meaning
Green Aventurine carries a strong connection to Earth and the devic kingdom. It is an excellent stone for creating grids inside houses or gardens to help guard against geopathic stress.
Wearing this gemstone is thought to absorb electromagnetic smog and guards against environmental pollution. Taped to a cell phone, it protects against its emanations.
Spiritual Healing Properties
The energy of this stone is uncomplicated and fresh and can be useful for washing the aura at times of mental or emotional stress. Hold in your hand whilst connecting with a clearer path. This gemstone is good to have around when making decisions as it reminds us to connect to the heart and the idea that it does not matter which road we take because it will always be the right one. It is a good companion for the pioneering spirit, someone who is pushing themselves to places they have never been before. A good all round healing stone.
Green Aventurine is the stone of luck and chance. It is said to increase perception and creative insight. It is a heart chakra stone.
Blue Aventurine is an Aries stone that works with the Third eye chakra. It is a powerful mental healer that increases vitality and a positive outlook. This stone assists in self-discipline and developing inner strength.
Yellow Aventurine works with the Solar Plexus chakra. It is often used to balance emotions and male/female energies.
Red Aventurine works with the Root chakra. It can assist in creativity, and help you to see the possibilities in new opportunities.
Chakra
The following are good gemstones to combine with Aventurine.
The following are incompatible stones with Aventurine.
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