Blue Apatite Sphere VG536
Green Aventurine Product Knowledge
Product: Green Aventurine (Sphere VG536)
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1. ORIGIN
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Green aventurine is a form of quartzite that contains inclusions of mica and hematite, producing a distinctive shimmer known as aventurescence that sparkles in the light.
Main deposits: India (the largest source), Brazil, China, Russia and Tanzania.
Its name comes from the Italian 'a ventura' (meaning 'by chance / by luck'), coined in the 18th century when Venetian glassmakers accidentally produced a sparkling glass; the name was later applied to this stone.
With a Mohs hardness of about 7, it is dense and takes a fine polish, making it suitable for spheres, carvings and beads.
2. HISTORY
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The name aventurine originated in 18th-century Venice, Italy, where craftsmen accidentally (a ventura) produced a sparkling effect in glass. This 'goldstone glass' closely resembled natural aventurine, which took the name.
In the West, green aventurine is called the 'Stone of Opportunity' and is regarded as one of the luckiest crystals.
In the East, its gentle green is given the meaning of vitality and hope, and it is often used for protection and attracting wealth.
3. USAGE
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Jewelry: made into bracelets, pendants and beads for everyday wear and gifting.
Display and collecting: polished into spheres and eggs for home and office display.
Feng shui and good fortune: often placed at the wealth corner or worn on the body to attract wealth, fortune and opportunities.
Gambling / speculation (folk practice): Western gamblers traditionally wear green aventurine for luck.
4. FUNCTIONS
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The 'Stone of Opportunity': attracts luck and opportunities and is believed to help seize chances and improve career and wealth.
Wealth and fortune: associated with abundance and prosperity, it is a well-known 'lucky crystal.'
Confidence and courage: boosts confidence and brings strength and happiness, encouraging optimism and action.
Heart-chakra healing: harmonizes the heart chakra, promoting emotional healing and loving energy and easing stress and anxiety.
Calming the emotions: known as the 'stone of quiet persistence,' helping one persevere and stay emotionally steady.