Green Aventurine
A variety of Aventurine
What is Green Aventurine?
A type of Quartz and the most common Aventurine variety, green Aventurine is prized for its emerald-green color. This color is caused by the presence of fuchsite Mica inclusions in Quartz that reflect light. A less expensive substitute for Jade, green Aventurine is regularly formed into beads, pearls, and cabochons, and used with jewelry. It is also used for carved objects, vases, bowls, and sculptures.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.007-0.010
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial negative
- Dispersion
- 0.013
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Green
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
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