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# Green aventurine: virtues, luck and calm

Published on **25/07/2026** · By **Sébastien Joumel**

In brief

**Green aventurine is a lightly sparkling green quartz, hard (7 on the Mohs scale), which tradition links to luck and calm.** Robust and affordable, it suits daily wear. Here's what it is, what tradition says, and how to choose it.

## What aventurine is

Aventurine is a variety of **quartz** whose green and gentle shimmer come from fine inclusions (often fuchsite, a mica). This subtle shimmer is called _aventurescence_. Hard (**7 on the Mohs scale**), it holds up well and is easy to wear daily. Blue and red varieties also exist.

## Meaning & virtues in tradition

In crystal tradition, green aventurine is the stone of **luck**, soothing of the heart and harmony. **These virtues are traditions and beliefs: they are not scientifically demonstrated and replace no medical advice** (see sources).

## How to wear and choose it

Hard and affordable, aventurine is worn as a **bracelet** daily. Choose a stone with an even green and a subtle shimmer; beware green sparkling glass ("goldstone") sold as aventurine. See our [natural stone bracelet guide](https://meilleures-bijouteries.fr/en/guides/natural-stone-bracelet-guide/).

## Care

Lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, which can slightly fade the colour.

## Sources & references

-   **French National Museum of Natural History** ([mnhn.fr](https://www.mnhn.fr)): quartz mineralogy.
-   **Mohs scale**: hardness (aventurine ≈ 7).
-   **DGCCRF** ([economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf](https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgccrf)): health claims.

## Frequently asked questions

What are the virtues of green aventurine?

Tradition links it to luck, soothing of the heart and harmony. These virtues are beliefs, with no scientifically demonstrated effect, and replace no medical advice.

Can aventurine be worn every day?

Yes: with a hardness of 7, it is robust and suits a daily bracelet. Just avoid prolonged sun exposure, which can slightly fade its colour.

How do I recognise genuine aventurine?

It shows a fairly even green with a subtle natural shimmer (aventurescence). A very vivid green and an overly regular, bright sparkle often reveal sparkling glass (goldstone) sold as aventurine.

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