All about aventurine stone

Aventurine can be attributed to half-precious stones. It differs from its fellow light shimmering golden sheen. This unique mineral can hit in the heart with its huge number of colors. It looks in any color just gorgeous. The gem is attractive not only externally, healers, magicians, and healers often stop their choice on it - the stone is known for its stunning magical properties. For millennia, the stone was used for magical rites and the treatment of many serious diseases.

What are just the names did not give this beautiful shimmering stone, and all thanks to its golden spangles, interspersed. In Russia, its ancient name is goldprychr. Belorechit called him in the Altai Territory. Sparks, "stone of love" - ​​the usual names of the gem in China. Americans nicknamed him "Colorado gold." Products from aventurine were made before our era. In China, he enjoyed the well-deserved respect as an extremely expensive and rare mineral. From it in those days, the main seal of the Chinese empire was made.

There are several plausible versions about the origin of the name of the stone. According to one of them, the origin of this semi-precious mineral can be associated with the Italian phrase per avventura, which translates as “accident”. According to legend, one glassmaker poured into the mass from which he was going to make glass, ordinary sawdust of copper, the product came out so unusual that a special name was invented for it. A little later, it became actively applied to the stone, which was very similar to this unique glass. Many claim that the stone could also get its melodious name from the word aventura, which in Italian translates as “happiness” or “fun adventure”.

The formula of this mineral is SiO2. Experts say that the stone is related to a group of quartzites, since it consists entirely of tiny particles of quartz and small specks of mica are placed in the scatter. Such elements as hematite, goethite, chlorite, iron can be observed in the stone - their presence will directly depend on the place where aventurine is mined. It has a magnificent shine and it is considered a jewelry-ornamental mineral. According to physical characteristics, aventurine is completely opaque and has the following characteristics:

• fragile, has a fracture of the cancerous type;
• hardness is about 6-7;
• white line;
• trigonal syngony;
• has a different color;
• lack of cleavage.

• Cherry. This color will be bright cast gold. An interesting feature of this stone is that it is relatively transparent. If the layer of its material is less than 5 mm, then it is capable of transmitting light slightly.

• Pink. It perfectly shines, has barely noticeable pores. The pink pebble will differ in the usual structure, in which not very strongly expressed splashes of the brilliant substance will be present.The composition of the pink mineral includes iron, which gives the stone a very delicate and completely uneven color.

• Yellow (bright shines, porous surface). This mineral is very similar in color to natural honey. For this reason, it can still be called honey stone. Its color is significantly affected by the presence of a special substance - muscovite. The structure of the yellow stone will be homogeneous with small particles of nacre, but sometimes you can find stones that have an obvious defect - a porous structure.

• Brown stone It has a single color, which sometimes gives a red tint, has the highest density. It is the brown color of the stone is considered the most common.

• Blue the species can be found quite rarely. Outwardly, this stone is very beautiful - it seems as if it is a piece of darkened starry sky, which is thickly studded with a huge number of bright zodiac constellations. He is advised to all representatives of the most dangerous professions - rescuers, military and travelers. Amulet will help to establish good relations with all people around you and develop excellent oratorical abilities. For this reason, representatives of those classes that will be directly related to public speaking or conducting serious negotiations can actively use it.

• Green. Its second name is Fuchsite. The stone was named after the famous mineral explorer I. Fuchs. You can find different colors, ranging from the brightest light green tones and ending with a rich green color. Sometimes a fuchsite can be confused with no less demanded jade and jadeite, but it can be easily distinguished from them by bright and shiny particles that become especially noticeable in the sun. The composition of fuchsite can be called the most reliable, if we compare it with other colors. The green stone talisman can be chosen by people whose professions will be directly linked to constant mental activity. It will also serve as a wonderful amulet that can attract money. The green mineral clarifies the mind, drives away fears of failure and helps to properly focus on important matters, and also is considered the patron saint of all lovers.

• The black - a little shiny, heavy and rather dense. Black stone, as well as blue - is a rarity. Like all rare things, they often try to fake this stone for sale. Before buying a black aventurine, you should carefully examine the stone - on its dark background small shiny sparkles should be especially noticeable. Such a stone is a valuable find for all those who love to meditate, as well as for people who are in search of their vocation. But the black mineral cannot be used too often for magical rituals.

It is worth considering a few heterogeneous species.

• One of the uncharacteristic colors is a white mineral with barely noticeable stripes. This option does not sparkle so much, but still managed to win its popularity due to the unique pattern of intermittent stripes. A wrap from a striped mineral will help the development of a bright creative beginning.
• Another unusual type of aventurine is a bright mineral with faded pink or even red spots, stripes that resemble the trail of cherry juice.Such an amulet will help to heal from serious diseases, as well as unleash the creative potential of man.

There are many deposits of such valuable semi-precious minerals as aventurine. They are located in various points of the planet: in Russia and India, in China and distant Australia, in hot Brazil and Spain, and also on far o. Madagascar. The color of the stone depends on the location of the stone, namely:

• a gem mined in the Urals will have reddish and brown colors due to inclusions of red hematite; stones of a similar shade are often found in Spain;
• Aventurine with rare sky blue coloring is often found in India and Australia;
• In India, aventurines with fuchsite particles are found that give the mineral a mysterious greenish color.

Our distant ancestors gave this stone tremendous weight, as it is able to exert a tremendous influence on any person in which he is located as a protective talisman. It is believed that the stone is endowed with a special magical power, which can be used continuously. This gem is important for humans, as it has the following properties:

• will help get rid of various complexes, will be able to make his master more confident in his own abilities;
• will charge with optimism and bring positive energy, help attract long-awaited love or maintain their relationship;
• bring luck and luck even in the most risky cases;
• will support those who want to change their lives for the better;
• helps to find a solution to many difficult problems;
• contribute to the good development of communicative abilities and leadership qualities;
• improve the intuition and sensitivity of the owner;
• gives wealth.

Aventurine is completely saturated with natural energy, for this reason it is quite difficult to handle it. This kind of energy is sometimes extremely unstable and even capricious. Experts do not recommend to carry this strong stone with you for too long: it will be able to easily turn the energy up to 180 degrees without much difficulty. The most effective time, when aventurine can be used without fear, is called a waning moon, especially in early winter or autumn. The pebble’s magical properties will be most vividly manifested in the hands of those people who are still a little naive children in the shower or are not too burdened with constant and complex concerns. Mineral will not help too serious and responsible people. It is an amulet of freedom and relative ease, a lucky game and a successful impromptu.

Many magicians believe that Aventurine can be called one of the most successful amulets of love, but you cannot carry this kind of stone with you all the time, as it is very changeable in mood. It is better to have it with you when you want to start a business that is especially important for you and you need to get substantial support from a capricious Fortune. Many people believe that during a game of chance this mineral will also be able to bring great success to its owner, but if you wear a product with aventurine all the time, then over time you can just go bankrupt.

The healing features of the stone can spread to all systems and organs of a person. Using this stone, you can avoid or get rid of the following diseases:

• it treats skin problems of a chronic type (for example, eczema or dermatitis), although the mineral does not eliminate the disease by 100%, but it perfectly helps the skin to recover; the mineral just needs to be worn near the site of the lesion; if the disease manifests itself in your arms, you just need to wear a bracelet made of dark aventurine;
• cold, bronchitis - products with this mineral in this case should be worn around your neck;
• thyroid disease;
• high pressure - the stone will be able to reduce the pressure level;
• diabetes - it is worth carrying a small pendant with a bright pebble;
• much hair is getting enough sleep;
• depression and stress - to overcome them you need to wear on the middle finger of any hand a gem that will be framed in gold or platinum;
• the stone will help the weakened body to quickly recover from a serious upset stomach;
• the appearance of the mineral will have a good effect on those who have long suffered from various mental disorders; In this case, you will need special massage balls.

Important! For the prevention of diseases Aventurine should be worn about 4 days a week, and then you need to take a break for 3 days. You can wear a stone every day for no more than 1 month. If you wear it too long, the mineral can be strongly activated and begin to adversely affect the body, which will be a significant reason for the imbalance of energy.

This unique gem is suitable for beginner poets, as it has the ability to awaken inspiration. Aventurine can affect different signs of the zodiac in different ways. Thus, the signs of fire, this gem can bring continuous failures and trouble. Even if the Lions and Sagittarius, as well as Aries just start to try on jewelry with this stone, they already risk getting many problems in their lives. These zodiac signs are especially cynical, and such a mineral at times will reinforce this unpleasant feature of their character. Having lost control of their own emotions, the signs of fire quickly turn into hot-tempered inhabitants. Best of all, a gem shows its good qualities if its owners belong to the zodiacal signs of the Earth - Virgos or Taurus. Scorpions or Capricorn, however, aventurine will strengthen all the negative aspects of their character, increase the irritability factor and increase intolerance.

Aventurine has a rather thin structure, which is why there are often noticeable scratches on it. It is best to store such a stone in a special bag of very soft fabric. Does not like mineral and temperature drops, for this reason, in the place where you store it, temperature conditions should be acceptable. Many people advise sometimes to lay out a stone in the sun, so that it will gradually be charged and imbued with good energy. But at the same time, remember that you should not constantly keep it under the rays of the sun - so that the stone does not darken.

Also, aventurine sometimes needs careful cleaning. This is best done with a conventional solution of soap and water, as well as a soft brush. Do not use different chemical solutions for cleaning aventurine.

Many jewelry and various crafts from this stone are most often exact fake of this mineral and created from simple glass. Distinguishing natural mineral from imitation is not so difficult, adhering to the following tips:

• the color of this mineral should be catchy and not very brilliant;
• too much glint says that the stone is made of ordinary glass;
• if there are any blotches, then they will have a regular shape with a natural stone;
• A clear difference between the fake and the original is the low cost of the stone or the size of the mineral being too large

The naturalness of the gem can be checked in this original way - just hold it lightly on the glass. If there is no scratch mark left on it - artificial aventurine is in front of you. Especially carefully you should consider blue aventurines - in 95% of cases you will see a fake stone. Aventurine is an extremely powerful amulet. He will defend his owner from the forces of evil, attract success and success in business, fulfill all his cherished desires. The main thing - to choose the right stone, as each type has its own character, special qualities.And if the talisman will correspond to its owner, then his power will be revealed most fully.

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