All About Aventurine Stone

Aventurine can be attributed to half gemstones. It differs from its counterparts in a flickering golden glow. This unique mineral can hit the heart with its huge number of colors. It looks in any color simply luxurious. The gem is attractive not only externally, healers, magicians, healers often choose it, the stone is known for its amazing magical properties. For millennia, stone has been used for magical rites and for the treatment of many serious diseases.

What names just did not give this beautiful shimmering stone, but all thanks to its golden sparkles, interspersed. In Russia, its ancient name is gold spark. He was called Belorechit in the Altai Territory. Sparkle, the "stone of love" - ​​the usual names of this gem in China. The Americans nicknamed it "Colorado Gold." Products from aventurine were made before our era. In China, he enjoyed 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 semiprecious mineral may be associated with the Italian phrase per avventura, which translates as “chance." According to legend, the master poured ordinary glass filings of copper into the mass from which he was going to make glass, the product came out so unusual that a special name was invented for him.A little later, it began to be actively applied to stone, which was very similar to this unique glass. Many argue that the stone could also get its melodious name from the word aventura, which in translation from the same Italian sounds like "happiness" or "fun adventure".

The formula of this mineral is SiO2. Experts say that the stone is related to the quartzite group, since it all consists of the smallest particles of quartz and small specks of mica are placed in the scatter in it. Elements such as hematite, goethite, chlorite, and 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 is considered a jewelry and ornamental mineral. According to the physical characteristics, aventurine is completely opaque and has the following characteristics:

• fragile, has a kink of a shell type;
• hardness is about 6-7;
• white line;
• trigonal syngony;
• has a different color;
• lack of cleavages.

• Cherry. This color will 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 able to slightly transmit light.

• Pink. It perfectly shines, has hardly noticeable pores. The pink pebble will be distinguished by the usual structure, in which there will not be very pronounced interspersed with a brilliant substance. The composition of the pink mineral includes iron, which gives the stone a very delicate and completely uneven color.

• Yellow (glistens, porous surface). This mineral in color is very similar to natural honey. For this reason, it can also be called a 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 mother of pearl, but sometimes you can find stones that have a clear defect - a porous structure.

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

• Blue view can be met quite rarely. Outwardly, this stone is very beautiful - it seems that it is a piece of darkened starry sky, which is densely dotted with a huge number of bright zodiac constellations. He is advised to all representatives of the most dangerous professions - rescuers, military and travelers. The amulet will help to establish good relations with all the townsfolk surrounding you and develop excellent oratorical abilities. For this reason, it can be actively used by representatives of those classes that will directly be associated with public speaking or with serious negotiations.

• Green. Its second name is fuchsit. The stone was so named after the famous mineral explorer I. Fuchs. You can find different colors, ranging from the lightest green tones to rich green. Sometimes fuchsite can be confused with no less popular jade and jadeite, but it can easily be distinguished from them by bright and shiny particles, which become especially noticeable in sunlight.The composition of fuchsite can be called the most reliable when compared with other colors. A mascot with a green stone can be chosen by people whose professions will be directly related to constant mental activity. It will also serve as a wonderful amulet that can attract money. The green mineral clarifies the mind, wards off fears of failure and helps to focus correctly on important matters, and is also 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, this stone is often tried to fake for sale. Before buying black aventurine, you should carefully examine the stone - against its dark background, small shiny sparks should be especially noticeable. Such a stone is a valuable find for all those who like to meditate, as well as for people who are in search of their calling. But black mineral cannot be used for magic rituals too often.

It is worth considering several 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 gain its popularity thanks to the unique pattern of intermittent stripes. Charms made of striped mineral will help the development of bright creativity.
• Another unusual type of aventurine is a light mineral with faded pink or even sometimes red spots, stripes that resemble a trace of cherry juice. Such an amulet will help to heal from serious diseases, as well as reveal the creative potential of a person.

There are many deposits of such a valuable ornamental mineral as aventurine. They are located in different parts of the planet: in Russia and India, in China and distant Australia, in hot Brazil and Spain, as well as on the distant island. Madagascar. The color of the stone depends on its location, namely:

• the gem mined in the Urals will have a reddish and brown color due to interspersed red hematite; stones of a similar shade are often found in Spain;
• in India and Australia very often find aventurine with a rare sky blue color;
• in India, adventurers with particles of fuchsite are found, which give the mineral a mysterious greenish color.

Our distant ancestors gave this stone enormous weight, since it can have a tremendous effect on any person with whom it is located as a protective talisman. It is believed that the stone is endowed with a special magical power that 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;
• It will charge with optimism and bring positive energy, help attract long-awaited love or maintain your relationship;
• bring luck and luck even in the most risky cases;
• will support those who want to change their lives for the better;
• help to find a solution to many difficult tasks;
• will contribute to the good development of outgoing abilities and qualities of a leader;
• improves the intuition and sensitivity of the owner;
• bestows 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 carrying this strong stone too long: it can easily turn the energy 180 degrees.The most effective time when aventurine can be used without fear is called the waning moon, especially in early winter or autumn. Most brightly, the magical properties of the pebble will be manifested in the hands of those people who are still a bit naive children in the shower or are not too burdened with constant and complex worries. The mineral will not help overly serious and responsible people. This is an amulet of freedom and relative ease, lucky game and successful impromptu.

Many magicians are sure that aventurine can be called one of the most successful amulets of love, but you can not carry this kind of stone with you all the time, since it is very changeable in mood. It is better to have it with you when you want to start an especially important business for you and you need to receive significant support from the capricious Fortune. Many believe that during the game of chance this mineral can also bring its owner great luck, but if you wear the product with aventurine all the time, then you can simply go broke over time.

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 will not relieve the disease 100%, but it perfectly helps the skin 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;
• colds, bronchitis - products with this mineral in this case should be worn on your neck;
• thyroid disease;
• high level of pressure - the stone will be able to reduce the level of pressure;
• diabetes - it is worth carrying a small pendant with a bright pebble;
• hair is getting enough sleep;
• depression and stress - to overcome them, you need to wear a gem on the middle finger of any hand, which will be set in gold or platinum;
• a stone will help a weakened body recover quickly after a serious indigestion;
• the appearance of the mineral will have a good effect on those who have long been suffering from various mental disorders; in this case, special balls for massage will be needed.

Important! To prevent disease, aventurine should be worn for 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 worn for too long, the mineral can become very active and begin to negatively affect the body, which will become a significant reason for the imbalance of energy.

This unique gem is suitable for beginner poets, as it has the ability to arouse inspiration. Aventurine is able to act on different signs of the zodiac in different ways. So, to the signs of fire this gem can bring continuous setbacks and troubles. Even if the Lions and Sagittarius, as well as Aries just start trying on jewelry with this stone, they already run the risk of getting numerous problems in their life. These zodiac signs are especially cynical, and such a mineral will at times strengthen this unpleasant feature of their character. Having lost control of their own emotions, signs of fire quickly turn into hot-tempered inhabitants. Best of all, a gem shows its good qualities if its owners belong to the zodiac signs of the Earth - Virgo or Taurus. Scorpio or Capricorn, aventurine will strengthen all the negative aspects of their character, increase the factor of irritability and increase intolerance.

Aventurine has a rather fine structure, because of which noticeable scratches often remain on it. It is best to store such a stone in a special bag made of very soft fabric. He does not like the mineral and temperature changes, for this reason, in the place where you store it, the temperature conditions must be acceptable.Many advise sometimes to lay out a stone in the sun, so that it is gradually charged and saturated with good energy. But at the same time, remember that you should not constantly keep it in the sun - so that the stone does not darken.

Also, aventurine sometimes needs careful cleaning. This is best done with a regular soap and water solution, as well as a soft brush. You can not use different chemical solutions to clean aventurine.

Many jewelry and various crafts made of this stone are most often the exact fake of this mineral and are made of simple glass. To distinguish a natural mineral from imitation is not so difficult, following the following tips:

• the color of the real mineral should be catchy and not very shiny;
• too glistening to the eye indicates that the stone is made of ordinary glass;
• if there are any inclusions, then in natural stone they will have the correct shape;
• a clear difference between a fake and the original is the low cost of the stone or the size of the mineral is too large.

The naturalness of the gem can be checked in such an original way - just swipe it lightly on the glass. If there is no trace of a scratch on it, artificial aventurine is in front of you. Blue adventurers should be considered especially carefully - in 95% of cases they will show you 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 is to choose the right pebble, as each species has its own character, special qualities. And if the talisman will correspond to its owner, then its power will be revealed most fully.

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