Aventurine is a hexagonal (trigonal), silicon dioxide member of the Quartz family, with a crypto-crystalline structure. It can be found in other colours too, each with their own properties. It's most common colour is green, which we look at here. This green colouring comes from microscopic Fuchsite partials. Found most frequently in Italy and Brazil, (it catches it's name from "a venture", a type of Italian glass.) Aventurine was called the "stone of the Amazons," because the Brazilian deposits were believed to have supplied jewels and talismans for the Amazonian warriors.
Green Aventurine is frequently used for the heart, circulation, and cardiovascular system. It is thought by some people to be useful for cholesterol levels. It is also added to healing repertoires more generally as it has associations with regeneration, cellular repair and recovery. Often selected for use during migraines, it is interestingly said to have associations with poor eye site too. Within elixirs, it is added to remedies for inflammation and problematic skin, as well as used as a tonic for the adrenals and nervous system and for enhancing homeopathy. It is a great crystal for children, as it is thought to have a soothing effect of hyperactivity, helping focus. It's frequently used in growth stimulation programs too. It is given to children who suffer with classroom stress, and who's racing minds prevent them sleeping well at night.
Frequently used as a talisman for general good luck, and carried by those who like "a flutter", Green Aventurine is thought to provide a sense of confidence, hope, and optimism, as well as a youthful outlook and zest for life. This helps when facing challenges, navigating life changes, or creating new patterns. It helps us take life in our stride. Replenishing our energy stores when feeling exhausted, we can find ourselves using humour in these situations. It helps us to perceive core emotions that may be underpinning illness, whilst preventing us from being over analytical. It brings stability to those who are irritable or easily angered, as well as aiding people who are overly sensitive or easily wounded by the words and actions of other people. This is a useful crystal for use in situations of domestic strife and It can also help bring out leadership qualities in those who need their confidence bolstering.
MOHS: 7
Name: Derived from "a venture", a type of Italian glass
Substance: A hexagonal (trigonal), silicon dioxide member of the Quartz family, with a crypto-crystalline structure.
Colour: greens
Location: Brazil, India
Element: Water, Earth
Chakras: Heart
Pseudo and nick-names: Adventurine, Avanturine, Aventurine Quartz, and Indian Jade, The gambler's stone, Amazon Stone,
Interesting Facts:
- The green colouring comes from microscopic Fuchsite partials.
- Ancient Tibetans decorated their statues' eyes with Aventurine, to symbolically increase the statue’s visionary powers.
Historical and Traditional Folk Uses - Physical/Environmental
- vitality
- growth
- energy balance
- heart
- circulation
- regeneration
- movement
- recovery
- cellular repair
- far sightedness
- stigmatism
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia
- adrenals
- lungs
- thymus
- nervous system
- allergies
- migraines
- inflammation
- sleep
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fertility
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geopathic stress
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problematic skin
- cholesterol
- heart disease
- increases homeopathic power
- confidence
- optimism
- zest for life
- embracing challenge
- embracing change
- facing aging, illness, or mortality
- taking things in your stride
- lightness
- humour
- exhaustion
- new patterns
- perceiving core emotions
- soothing
- release
- heartache
- joy
- hope
- depression
- stability
- impermanence
- over analytical
- easily wounded
- youthful outlook
- creativity
- motivation
- leadership
- exam stress
- temper
- domestic strife
- destructive hyperactivity in children
- nervousness
- anger
- irritation
- roving thoughts
- perseverance in meditation
- prosperity
- fate
- luck
- renewal
- earth energy
- devic energy
- grounding
- clearing
- yin/yang balance
- wood energy
*This information refers to the stone type in general and not any specific product made from or with it. It is based on folk lore and historical, traditional use only and does not contain scientifically proven health claims. It is for entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as a suggestion that the products can treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness. They are not a substitute for professional, medical advice. Always see your doctor.*
(Sources: The Book of Stones - Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Crystal Healer - Philip Permutt, The Crystal Vaults)
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