Aventurine Stone

Aventurine Meaning

Aventurine is an opaque or semi-translucent brown glass flecked with small metallic particles of copper or chromic oxide. Also known as sunstone, Aventurine may be any of the several varieties of quartz or feldspar flecked with particles of mica, hematite, or other materials. Aventurine derives its name from Italian - per avventura - by chance.

It is a chalcedony with small inclusions of any of various shiny minerals that give the stone a glistening effect known as aventurescence. The color of the aventurescence depends on the mineral included in the stone. Mica inclusions give a yellow or silver sheen. Goethite and Hematite inclusions give a red or gray sheen. Fuschite inclusions give a green sheen.

Aventurine has the capacity to calm a troubled mind thereby bringing inner peace. The strong green color of this crystal lends itself to prosperity meditations. Aventurine is said to increase confidence, and gratitude, promotes emotional tranquality and positive attitudes. The gemstone is an excellent protector of the heart chakra and balances the male/female energies.

Aventurine is cut and polished into cabochons and beads for jewelry, and is sometimes carved into ornamental figures. It is believed to posses physical healing powers and a lucky talisman for those born under the astrological signs of Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Taurus and Libra.

Aventurine Stone History

The name aventurine is because of one accident that occurred during 18th century by Venetian glass workers. These workers were working with glass to prepare molten glass. During the preparations some copper fillings fell into the container containing bright and sparkling glasses. These were aventurine and hence the name "aventurine" was given to them. The word came from the the Italian word "per aventura" that means "by chance".

It is the only man made stone that is known before the discovery of its natural stone.

About 2.5 million years ago, some primitives tools like axes found in the Omo valley of Ethiopia were made of Quartzites containing aventurine. Hardness and the isotropic brittleness were the main reasons for using this in tool making.

In China the aventurine beads were used to make the stamp of Chinese emperor. Then during 19th century many kinds of decorative like vases, candlesticks, forks and handles of knives were made from aventurine gemstone.

Occurrence & Structure

Good quality of aventurine comes from India. The green aventurine that is mined from Chennai is called green Jade. Blue aventurine is found in Jaipur India. But the aventurine gemstone is also found in Brazil, Japan, Russia, Tanzania, and USA.

American aventurine stone is also called Colorado golden stone. In China it is known as imperial stone. Fuchsite is the name given to aventurine that has glitters of emerald green.

The golden and brown varieties are also found in Ural and Altai. The greenish coloring is found in the aventurine stone that comes from Kursk.

Aventurine Stone Healing Properties & Mystical Powers

Aventurine Stone Healing Properties

• Aventurine is the possessor of high positive energy called yan. With this energy many types of diseases and allergies can be cured. Hair shedding and dermatitis can be treated with aventurine stone.
• It is used to cure cardiovascular diseases, bronchitis and problems related to low blood pressure.
• Wound healing gets quicken with aventurine and also with this warts can be removed easily.
• Heart chakra are stimulated by aventurine.

Aventurine Properties

• Aventurine is a popular stone for the gamblers as it is the stone of prosperity.
• It enhances the leadership quality.
• With aventurine severe stammering and neuroses can be cured.
• Aventurine is very helpful in calming down the anger and irritability.
• It helps in balancing the blood pressure by lowering down the blood pressure.
• Green aventurine neutralizes the electromagnetic pollution.
• Even the waves from the computer and other electronic equipments can be blocked by wearing aventurine.

Aventurine Stone Jewelry

Aventurine Pendant

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