Aventurine

Happiness, Clarity, Balance

Aventurine is a green form of quartz. Green Aventurine owes its characteristic shimmer (or aventurescence as we call it in the gem world) to plate-like, or flaky mica inclusions. Fuchsite inclusions give it its signature green color. Although they are primarily green, they can be found in a variety of other colors including blue, yellow, orange, grey, and brown. The majority of green and bluish-green stones are found in India, while other colors of this stone can be found in Spain, Chile, Brazil, and Russia. Aventurine is said to benefit many areas of the mind including creativity, imagination, intellect and mental clarity. It is believed to give a sense of balance and enhance happiness.