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"If obstacles keep standing in your way on the path to your goal, green aventurine will help you overcome them."

Symbolism and healing properties of green aventurine:

Green aventurine (green aventurine) is associated with many aspects, most of all love, relationships, wealth and prosperity. It is predominantly green in colour, with shades ranging from light to dark green. It is traditionally linked to the Greek goddess of the earth and fertility, Gaia. This mineral is said to attract opportunities, luck and success in the area of prosperity. It is believed to help develop a positive approach to finances and to support their abundant flow. According to astrology it also reportedly has strong protective properties.

People also seek it out because it is considered a stone of love, compassion and harmony. It is said to have a calming effect. It is believed to help strengthen relationships and love for oneself and others. In alternative medicine it is used to relieve stress and tension and to calm the mind during relaxation. Green aventurine is also said to help boost self-confidence, self-esteem and courage. It is often associated with asserting one's goals and overcoming obstacles.

Green aventurine is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May to 21 June), Capricorn (22 December to 20 January) and Pisces (21 February to 20 March)

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Localities, forms of green aventurine and history:

Green aventurine can be found in many places around the world. The most significant localities are India, Brazil, Russia, South Africa and the USA.

After being found in nature, green aventurine undergoes heat treatment, meaning it is exposed to a controlled rise in temperature in order to improve its appearance and colour. In other words, heat treatment intensifies the green colour of the aventurine and brings out various tones and shades. Impurities are also removed in the process. Heat treatment does not damage this mineral in any way, nor does it reduce its properties. On the Mohs scale it corresponds to a hardness of 6.5–7.

The oldest known finds of green aventurine date back thousands of years, specifically to China, where it was highly valued for its appearance. Figurines, jewellery and other decorative objects were made from it. The Romans found similar uses for it, and also used it in architecture and works of art. They considered it a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

Did you know?

The name aventurine is derived from the Italian word "avventura", meaning adventure?

What is green aventurine used for and what can you make from it?

Green aventurine is a very popular mineral in jewellery-making in particular, thanks to its enchanting green colour. It is used to make wire, chain or cord-strung bracelets and necklaces, as well as earrings, in which it serves as either the main or an accent stone. For rings it is cut into various shapes, such as ovals, circles or squares. This mineral is also used to make pendants or beads, which in turn are used to make bracelets, necklaces or earrings.

Also genuinely popular among people are talismans and amulets, figurines, keyrings, statuettes, jewellery boxes and dream catchers made from green aventurine.

Chakras associated with green aventurine:

3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: reportedly affects self-confidence and personal power
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: reportedly affects the heart area, associated with compassion and love
5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: reportedly affects communication and self-expression

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