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Aventurine is a very common and inexpensive gemstone that looks wonderful in a cabochon and bead format. The most common color of aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue, or gray.
Discount aventurine is composed of two gem minerals, one is plagioclase feldspar and the other is quartz. Both have a sparkling reflection from oriented minute inclusions of mica or hematite, which cause a slight metallic iridescence.
Cheap aventurine is the anniversary gemstone for the 8th year of marriage. Translucent aventurine often fades in the sun; therefore the aventurine jewelry is better kept in the dark place.
Handmade aventurine is a very charming inexpensive stone. It's claim to fame is having inclusions that look like sparkles. This is an easy identifying factor often called aventurescence.
There was a custom of assigning various Masculine and Feminine Saints with a particular gem for use in talismans. The name Andrew or Andre is associated with Aventurine.
China aventurine can be cut into many different shapes and styles; and the color options of this versatile stone make it fun to let your imagination run wild! Aventurine is occasionally mistaken for goldstone (which is a man made stone) but side by side the differences will be apparent.
Fashion aventurine is a member of the Quartz family. It is most commonly found in a forest green color, but can also be found in orange, brown, yellow, blue, and gray. Aventurine is easily characterized because it often has flecks of mineral inclusions that give it a sparkly look.
Green is the color of healing, and aventurine, as a member of the quartz family, has a concentrated ability to dissolve blockages.
