Aventurine will help you make quick and accurate decisions. It is also known as the gambler's stone and is considered particularly lucky.
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What is aventurine
2010-06-25 10:48:00
Aventurine is a very sweet inexpensive stone. It is special for your choice. So what is aventurine and what kind of it is . Here is some information about it.
Aventurine is a translucent to opaque, massive variety of Quartz containing small inclusions of one of several shiny minerals which give the stone a glistening effect. The color of the aventurine depends on the mineral included in the stone. Inclusions of mica will give a silverfish sheen, while inclusions of hematite give a reddish or grayish sparkle. Goethite and Hematite inclusions give the stone a reddish or grayish glitter or sheen. Aventurine ranges in color from green, peach, brown, blue and a creamy green. Besides its uses in jewelry, aventurine is also used for ornamental purposes like vases, bowls, and figurines. All colors may be used in jewelry, but the green type is by far the most desirable.
Aventurine is cut and polished into cabochons and beads for jewelry, and is sometimes carved into ornamental figures. Aventurine glass has many alternate names. It is sometimes confused with several minerals like feldspar or quartz, which may have tiny flecks of glittering material that add shine and sparkle. It is used to aid nearsightedness. Aventurine is helpful for circulatory problems, including blockages caused by high cholesterol levels.
Aventurine has been used as a lucky talisman and is a popular stone for gamblers. Legends say that it is an all-purpose healer, used to reduce stress, develop confidence, imagination and improve prosperity. A legend from ancient Tibet says that aventurine was used to improve nearsightedness and to increase the wearer's creativity. Aventurine has a stabilizing effect on the emotions. It is excellent for teenagers.
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