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Green Aventurine
Polished Green Aventurine Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Green Aventurine. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Green Aventurine gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Green Aventurine
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
From Zimbabwe
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Aventurine is a form of translucent quartz that contains inclusions of platy minerals such as muscovite mica,
hematite or goethite. These inclusions interact with light that enters the stone and gives the stone a glistening
appearance known as "aventurescence".
For sale are beautifully polished Green Aventurine gemstones with a slight aventurescence. These light green tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram),
8 ounce (226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect
for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More information about Green Aventurine
Green is a very common color for aventurine, however, orange, brown, yellow, grey and blue stones also occur.
Green Aventurine is a very popular gemstone and is commonly tumbled or cut into
beads or cabochons. It is a favorite stone for semi-precious jewelry.
Aventurine is commonly used in necklaces, bracelents, pendants, earrings
and rings.
Green Aventurine is sometimes confused with jade but an
experienced person can use simple tests to distinguish them. Sources for
Aventurine include: Austria, Germany, India, South Africa and the United
States.
Green Aventurine Properties |
| Color |
Green, sometimes variegated. |
| Hardness |
7 |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
None. Conchoidal fracture. |
| Crystal Properties |
Hexagonal. |
| Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.7 |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
A variety of quartz. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
Contains abundant inclusions of platy minerals that catch the light to produce a glittering luster known as aventurescence. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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