Aventurine orange, 6 mm bead strand

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: Diameter 6 mm
Cut: Ball
Color: orange to brown
Mineralogy: fuchsite-bearing quartz

Aventurine is a fine-grained quartz with embedded mica flakes that give the stone its characteristic shimmer – this phenomenon is known as aventurescence. Orange aventurine gets its warm color from inclusions of goethite or hematite.

Deposits: Brazil, South Africa, India.

Meaning in crystal healing

In crystal healing, orange aventurine is attributed with a cheerful and invigorating effect. It is said to promote zest for life and encourage the realization of one's dreams. These attributions are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.