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