Aventurine
  Crystal System: Trigonal
Manner of Formation: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
Mineral Class: Oxide
Mineral Group: Quartz or Feldspar group
Hardness: 7
Astrological Sign: Aries
Vibratory Number: 2
Chemical Formula: SiO2+Mica
     
Aventurine is a rough quartz that obtains its green sparkling appearance from deposits of Fuchite (chromium mica) and in addition to the properties below those of mica also apply. Its name evolved from the italian a ventura meaning "randomly" in reference to the mica.
Avoid cleansing in sun light as crystal may lose colour

Physical:
Aventurine is an all purpose healing stone. Because of its sheilding and reflecting properties it stabilises the emotions and conditions associated with the emotional body which includes problems with the lungs, heart, adrenal glands, the muscular system and the urogenital system, It aslo works on the thymus, heart chakra, shoulders and chest. The crystal restores stability to any malignancy by lowering over-stimulation. Aventurine helps biliousness and is especially good for riding the body of infections of the lungs, throat and sinuses. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects aventurine is beneficial for skin diseases, eruptions, allergies and asthma, along with fortifying connective tissue. It is also useful for nervous tics, stammering and anyone suffering from severe neurosis. It stimmulates fat metabolism and lowers cholesterol levels thereby preventing atheriosclerosis and heart attacks. and It promotes physical well being and alleviates pain.

Mental/Emotional:
Aventurine enhances relaxation, regeneration and recovery and helps in cases of insomnia. It relieves stress, soothes and balances male/female energy leading to a sense of well being. It enhances creativity, originality, enthusiasm and allows for an easy expression of feelings. It encourages tolerance and acceptance of others' suggestions and reinforces decisiveness. Aventurine wards off anxiety and fear.

Spiritual:
Aventurine reveals what makes us happy or unhappy. It fortifies our own self-determination and individuality and stimulates dreaming and making dreams come true.

Applications:
Aventurine can be worn for long periods.