Green aventurine
- What it is
- Green aventurine is translucent quartz or quartzite containing flakes of fuchsite, a green chromium-rich mica. Light reflecting off the flakes gives a sparkle called aventurescence. Mohs hardness is 6.5–7.
- Where it comes from
- India is by far the most important commercial producer, followed by Brazil.
- In tradition
- In modern crystal lore it is traditionally associated with luck, opportunity and prosperity.















