Green aventurine is considered a good luck talisman, widely distributed in magical practices, traditional medicine. But in order to understand to whom it suits, and to make the right choice, it is worthwhile to study its properties and features in more detail. Let us consider in more detail how to distinguish natural stone from a fake, where it is better to look for original products, what value this rock has, and what healing and magic properties are attributed to it.
History of origin
Aventurine is not a classical mineral, but a kind of quartzite, a rock that contains various scaly layers of stone. There is always mica, goethite, hematite and other blotches in the composition, which form an ebb on its surface with sparks of different colors and shades. Green Aventurine is valuable because it is very rare. The high purity of the stone is also quite rare - in this case, “Cupid's arrows” may appear inside, formed by thin rutile crystals having a threadlike structure.
The first mention of the stone appeared in ancient Egypt. And in China during the same period, due to its color, it was valued no less than traditional jade. Green aventurine was used even in the manufacture of imperial seals, but more often it still acted as a supplement to traditional women's jewelry. In Russia, he became fashionable in the 18th century as an ornamental stone in the manufacture of household items of nobility - candlesticks, tableware handles.
There are different versions of the appearance of the name of the stone. The most common of them is Italian, where the expression per avventura (on the occasion) was once the name of a special sort of glass mass, which was distinguished by an unusual green shade. When a similar stone was found externally, he also received a similar nickname.
In nature, the green color of aventurine gives blotches fuchsite. There is such a combination mainly in the East. Known Indian rock deposits, located in the state of Madras. Here you can often hear another name for the stone. It is called Indian jade or greed, but this definition cannot be considered correct.
Features and specifications
Green Aventurine is a stone that is a variety of quartzite and has a characteristic fine-grained structure. The rock is formed in the process of compaction and recrystallization of sediments of sandstones or schists of the crystalline type. According to its physical and chemical properties, the stone has the following characteristics:
- hardness 6-7 on the Mohs scale;
- ease of processing - the surface is rough, well polished, cut into cabochon;
- chemical formula SiO2, composed of 80% silica;
- glass shine;
- minimal transparency, slight transmission is allowed;
- density of 2.65.
The brilliance and sparkling of a stone is determined by its structure, the volumes of scaly minerals in its composition. The more of them, the more intensely shines the processed green aventurine.
Magical properties
Initially, it was believed that green aventurine manifests its most powerful properties in the realm of divination, it was used in the entourage of magic salons. Today it is customary to single out only its pronounced influence in the field of love magic. Here at the green aventurine special mission - he is considered the patron saint of the family, reduces the frequency of quarrels and conflicts, facilitates the achievement of mutual understanding between lovers.
These properties are especially active when the moon decreases, as well as in the autumn-winter period.
Green Aventurine is also useful for people who are fond of spiritual practices. It facilitates immersion in a meditative state, awakens the intellectual and intuitive side of a person’s personality.
Raw stone or rosary from it get when they want to radically change their priorities in life. Possessing a strong energy potential, it helps to get rid of obsessive love experiences, to overcome internal doubts.
You will learn more about the magical properties of aventurine by watching the following video.
Feng Shui Application
In Feng Shui practices, green aventurine is considered an auspicious stone, but it is necessary to apply it according to the rules, placing:
- in the south-eastern part of the house, responsible for family relationships, health;
- in the affluent sector - here it will provide a steady increase in wealth;
- in areas where sustainable growth is required;
- in the children's room to create a positive emotional background;
- in the kitchen to eliminate negative energy impacts.
In all these cases, the positive energy of the green stone will certainly bear fruit.
Medicinal properties
Green aventurine is considered a stone that can improve mood, arouse optimism, increase vitality with a breakdown. To enhance the beneficial effects on the body, the stone is worn on the body in the form of a pendant, a bead, a bracelet, and is used to infuse water for washing. This stone helps students and students to more easily focus on the study of a complex subject, to pass the examination tests.
A silver frame is used to enhance the properties of the stone.
In geopathic zones, green aventurine rather demonstrates its protective properties, reflecting the negative influence of electromagnetic waves, helps to reduce the effects on the body associated with a poor level of ecology. Beads from this stone help to calm down and concentrate.
For a long time it was believed that the rock in the powder helps to dry the wounds in skin diseases, but these recommendations have no practical confirmation.
Who is suitable?
Green Aventurine is not suitable for use by all members of the zodiacal circle. It is absolutely contraindicated for the use of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, under the patronage of fire. Strengthening their emotional instability, the stone can add hysteria to the character and even lead to a nervous breakdown.
Signs of the air element - Libra, Gemini, Aquarius - green aventurine should be turned into a good luck talisman for the most crucial moments, putting it on only on an important occasion.
With constant long-term contact, the mineral enhances natural carelessness and propensity for questionable transactions.
Water signs - Pisces, Cancers, Scorpios - need to limit contact with green aventurine to the periods when they take risks. In such cases, the stone brings them good luck.
The best talisman green aventurine will be only for earth signs - Virgo, whose wearing it will enhance the intuitive beginning, Taurus.
For Capricorns such a talisman is not suitable, because it enhances the natural energy of their heavenly patron, Mars.
Value has every natural stone. In the case of aventurine, color does not play a special role - all its varieties have the ability to enhance the basic traits of their host character. It is contraindicated to hot natures, debaters, but can increase the sensitivity of those who are not particularly emotional.
Fully justifying its name, Aventurine brings good luck in games, lotteries, business and other affairs that require risk. Signet with him is the best gift for a stockbroker.
But you should wear a talisman only at the most crucial moments.
In addition, the stone contributes to the successful completion of any search - from the archaeological expedition to the management of cases of loss. It is recommended to students and researchers engaged in theoretical research in the chosen field.
Mature people who are desperate to find love are helped to find personal happiness with green aventurine on a chain that is constantly located near the heart area.
How to distinguish from fakes?
Green Aventurine does not fall into the category of especially valuable or expensive stones, but this does not prevent fraudsters from regularly producing fakes on the market under the guise of this rock. Since there are technologies for the manufacture of glass, very similar in appearance, you should be extremely careful when buying. The easiest way to distinguish from a fake natural green aventurine can be on the following grounds:
- lack of excessive luster;
- rough surface structure;
- asymmetries in the formation of patterns;
- subdued colors - it is more like jade than emerald or malachite.
High strength allows the stone to scratch glass - with such an opportunity, it is worth checking this property out of practice. If all else fails, it is most likely a fake of colored quartz alloy, the value of such an acquisition will be very doubtful. Whereas a real green aventurine may well become a good lucky charm.
