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Green Aventurine Tumbled Stone — A Grade
Green Aventurine Tumbled Stone — A Grade
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Green Aventurine is a classic variety of quartz known for its soft translucence and natural sparkle. These A-grade tumbled stones feature deep mossy to jade-green hues with subtle shimmering inclusions that reflect light beautifully, giving each piece a gentle, uplifting glow.
Purchase Options
- Single Stone: 1 piece (~20 – 35 g)
- 250 g Lot: ~8 – 12 stones (⭐ Best Value)
Color & Appearance
Green Aventurine displays a soft to medium green coloration often mottled with white quartz patches or subtle fuchsite shimmer. Its surface gleam — called aventurescence — is caused by tiny, plate-like inclusions of mica or hematite within the quartz, producing a glittering visual effect when viewed under light.
Overview
Aventurine is a translucent to opaque variety of quartz (SiO₂) distinguished by its mineral inclusions that create aventurescence. The green color arises primarily from fine-grained inclusions of fuchsite mica — a chromium-rich variety of muscovite — dispersed throughout the quartz matrix.
It typically forms in hydrothermal veins and metamorphic schists, where silica-rich fluids crystallize alongside mica and feldspar minerals. This combination results in the stone’s distinctive shimmer and soothing green tone.
Composition: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) with Fuchsite Inclusions
Formation: Hydrothermal Quartz with Chromium-Bearing Mica
Structure: Trigonal (Microcrystalline Quartz)
Metaphysical Notes
Green Aventurine is often called the “Stone of Opportunity,” believed to promote optimism, confidence, and growth. It is said to align with the heart chakra and attract positive change and good fortune.
Why You'll Love It
- Vibrant green quartz with natural mica shimmer
- Formed through hydrothermal crystallization in metamorphic rock
- Distinct aventurescent sparkle unique to this variety
- Symbolizes prosperity, opportunity, and emotional balance
