Aventurine Bead Strand 6 mm

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: Diameter 6 mm
Cut: Ball
Colour: light green to dark green
Mineralogy: fuchsite-containing quartz

The name aventurine is derived from the Italian a ventura – "by chance" – and refers to a serendipitously discovered glass variety with a similar shimmer. Green aventurine is a fine-grained quartz whose characteristic sparkle is caused by embedded fuchsite or hematite platelets – this phenomenon is called aventurescence.

Significant deposits: Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Russia, Zimbabwe.

Meaning in crystal healing

In crystal healing, green aventurine is attributed with a calming and balancing effect. It is said to help with nervousness and stress, and to release racing thoughts. These attributions are based on traditional lore and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.