Product Description
Aventurine Pink Tumbled Stone
Mineral Information:
Aventurine is a quartzite with muscovite mica inclusions, or more rarely hematite, that frequently creates a sparkly glitter-like effect named aventurescence. The unusual name Aventurine comes from the word avventura, which means 'by chance', in reference to an earlier discovery by Italian glassmakers accidentally creating this visual work in glass - aventurine the stone would then later inherit that name, as the glassy visual effect produced was deemed similar. The most common inclusion is chrome-bearing fuchsite, which creates green aventurine, but red, orange, brown, yellow, blue and grey also exist. As quartzite material is quite durable, it is well-suited for some industrial and ornamental use, ranging from countertops to jewelry.
Category Quartz Variety
Crystal system Hexagonal
Color Most often, but can be blue, red, orange, yellow, grey
Cleavage Indiscernible
Mohs scale hardness 6.5 - 7 (softer when mica is more prevalent)
Luster Vitreous, waxy
Diaphaneity Translucent, opaque
Mineral Care:
Aventurine is well-suited as an ornamental stone and is fairly safe to use in jewelry. Cleaning with soap and scrubbing softly on polished material is recommended. Ingesting aventurine is unsafe, and gem waters are additionally not advised.
Metaphysical Properties:
Pink Aventurine contributes to luck, prosperity and abundance. It is also a stone that can help you with feelings of security and to be more grounded in life.
Disclaimer:
No information here is intended to diagnose, treat or cure ailments or afflictions of any kind. One should always consult a medical professional if a serious issue presents itself.
