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Green Aventurine — meaning, properties & history
Green Aventurine
The sparkling green talisman traditionally associated with luck and new opportunities.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 7
Composition
SiO₂
Mineral Family
Quartz
Lustre
Vitreous
Associations
Planet
☿ Mercury, ♀ Venus
Zodiac
♈ Aries, ♌ Leo, ♍ Virgo
Element
Earth, Air
Chakra
Heart
FromRs 700
Healing Properties
- Good fortune
- New opportunities
- Prosperity
- Optimism
- Emotional tranquility
- Vitality
Colour
Light green
Medium green
Dark green
About this Aventurine bracelet
The sparkling green talisman traditionally associated with luck and new opportunities.
History
Artefacts carved from green aventurine have been discovered in the Omo Valley in Ethiopia, dating back over two million years, making it one of the earliest known materials utilised by human ancestors. In ancient Tibet, the shimmering stone was traditionally used to adorn the eyes of statues, as it was believed to increase visionary powers. The name derives from the Italian phrase 'a ventura', meaning by chance, referencing the accidental discovery of a similar-looking synthetic glass.
Care
☽Moonlight☉Brief sun△Earth
⚠Harsh chemicals