Aventurine is a beautiful and versatile quartz crystal known for its shimmering, sparkly appearance — a feature caused by tiny mineral inclusions like mica, hematite, or fuchsite. It’s most commonly found in green, but it also comes in blue, red, orange, brown, and even gray varieties.
Origins and Composition
Origin: Minas Gerais – Brazil
Chemical Formula: SiO₂ with inclusions (commonly fuchsite, giving it the green color)
Color: Most commonly green, but also found in blue, red, orange, brown, and more
Hardness: 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale
Crystal System: Trigonal
Natural Product Notice: These items are unique and may feature natural imperfections resulting from extraction and polishing.