green aventurine
Green Aventurine is a stone of exceptional intensity. Symbol of discovery and the unknown, its reflections will transport you.
Origin
Green Aventurine comes from the Italian "aventura", which means adventure. It pays homage to a glass that looks like it, the latter having been accidentally created when a glass factory in Venice caught fire, one of the craftsmen spilled copper filings which gave this scintillating effect. The island of Murano still refers to this history which is dear to it.
This stone is mined in Brazil, Chile and India.
Composition
Green Aventurine is one of the oxides, composed mostly of fuchsite, it also contains mica and hematite. On the Mohs scale, its hardness is 7 and its specific gravity is 2.65.
Virtues
The virtues of this stone are numerous, both for the body and for the mind. It helps to reduce anxiety and shyness. It participates in the development of the mind. It also helps to promote perseverance and patience.