Beginners Guide to Getting Stoned... I mean Stones! (Aventurine)

Today's featured stone is Adventureine--The Stone of Opportunity--prized for attracting luck, prosperity, and emotional healing and hearth health...

Aventurine Ring

Disembodied voice: You mean Aventurine.

Yeah, that's what I said. 

Disembodied voice: No, it's not. You said Adventureine.

(EYEROLL) Okay, I meant aventurine. I'm pretty sure everyone knew what green gemstone I was talking about...

Disembodied voice: Sometimes it's not green.

Umm...what?

Peach Aventurine Bracelets

Disembodied voice: Aventurine is a translucent quartz. The name comes from the Italian a ventura, which means by chance, referring to the 17th century Murano glassmakers who accidentally dropped metal shavings into molten glass--creating sparkling aventurine glass.

   It is often green due to fuchsite inclusions which result in sparkling "avernturescence" effect and is believed to bring luck, prosperity, and emotional calmness. However, this gemstone can also be found in other colors, each with a specific spiritual meaning. There is a blue variety that is generally associated with mental healing, improved communication, and enhancing intuition, while the red assortment is usually linked with increasing vitality, confidence, and passion. In addition, there's an array of yellow or peach aventurine gemstones that are typically thought to be connected to self-acceptance and emotional harmony.

Well, do you know where it can be found?

Disembodied voice: This mineral can be found all over the world in places like Chili, Spain, China, and and parts of the United States, but it is primarily found in India, Brazil, Russia, Tanzania, and Austria, with India being the largest commercial producer.

Wire Wrapped Green Aventurine

Okay, but did you know it had a Mohs hardness of 6.5--making it an ideal stone for use in jewelry?

Disembodied voice: Actually, yes. Aventurine has been used for centuries to make jewelry. Many ancient civilizations like the Amazonians used aventurine not only in jewelry, but also to make talismans and to decorate statues. It was popular not only in South America, but also China and Tibet.

Anything else we should know about this gemstone?

Blue Tumbled Aventurine

Disembodied voice: If you want to know more about aventurine or any gemstones and crystals, visit us in person or online at https://justwitchys.com. Just Witchy's carries a selection of books to expand your knowledge of stones and crystals. We also offer a variety of products containing aventurine of all varieties--perfect for gifting, accessorizing, ritual use, or home décor.

That's all for now from the Shinyite School of Stones!

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