Aventurine is a variety of quartz in which there are inclusions of other minerals that give it different colors. The name derives from the Italian "per adventure", "by chance". In fact, in the 1700s, a Venetian worker accidentally dropped some metal filings into a vat of molten glass and obtained, by chance, artificial aventurine. The most common color of aventurine is green, which is due to the presence of fuchsite mica. The presence of muscovite mica, on the other hand, gives the aventurine silvery reflections, while the presence of hematite gives it a red color (oriental aventurine or sunstone). There is also artificial aventurine (gold stone), reddish or greenish in colour, obtained by adding copper and chromium respectively to the quartz glass.
Dimensions
Height (cm): 2.7
Depth (cm): 1.4
Width (cm): 1.4
Weight (g): 4
Property
Chemical formula: SiO2
Mohs scale: 7
Relative Density: 2.65
Crystal System: Trigonal
Metaphysical corner
In the metaphysical world, aventurine is said to foster prosperity, strengthen leadership, and encourage perseverance. It is a stone used to enhance the ability to see alternatives and seize possibilities which is why gamblers think it is a lucky stone.
Note
The necklace is included in the price and is about 45 cm long. The supports of the pendants are made of brass alloy patinated in silver or gold colour. The chains are in steel, in gold-colored or copper-colored patinated steel depending on the pendant, as shown in the photo. The pendant is shipped in an elegant colored organza bag with drawstring. If you wish to receive the pendant in a gift box, just request it in the notes in the checkout section before proceeding with the purchase.