Green Aventurine - Metaphysical Crystal Properties
What is Green Aventurine? What does Green Aventurine do? Let’s explore the metaphysical and spiritual healing properties of this beautiful crystal!
Green Aventurine Associations:
Color: Green.
Aventurine also comes in other colors (orange, yellow, red, pink, brown, white, gray, and blue) but for this post we’ll explore the properties of Green Aventurine.
Mohs Hardness: 6.5 to 7
Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Taurus, Aquarius, Aries
Planet: Uranus, Mercury, Earth
Chakra: Depends on color of aventurine - Heart Chakra (green aventurine)
Element: Earth, Water
Herbs/Oils: Geranium, Bergamot, Bay Leaves, Parsley, Myrrh, Patchouli
Crystal Pairings: Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Malachite, Amethyst, Citrine, Pyrite, Lapis Lazuli
Where does Green Aventurine come from?
The largest producer of aventurine is India and in second place, Brazil. It can also be found in Russia, Europe and China.
Green Aventurine Physical Properties
Green Aventurine is a type of Quartz that has small inclusions that create the sparkly reflections when light enters the mineral. It was discovered in the 1700s and named Aventurine from the Italian word "avventura" which directly translates to english as “adventure.”
Green Aventurine is commonly used in jewelry due to the relatively low cost, hardness and abundance. Many people will use Green Aventurine as a “replacement” for Jade as it is far less expensive but somewhat similar in appearance and both are considered stones of good luck.
What are the metaphysical properties of Green Aventurine?
Green Aventurine is connected with the Heart Chakra, meaning that it can not only help you attract love and open yourself up to love, but it also brings with it compassionate energy that allows you to accept yourself and others in a whole new way. Green Aventurine also promotes leadership abilities, mental clarity, and helps you channel the best version of yourself.
Aventurine is a form of quartz, meaning it holds all the properties of quartz and then some!
Green Aventurine is amazing for:
- bringing out your best self
- attracting abundance
- living in a high vibration
- decision making
- leadership
- mental clarity
- compassion
- empathy
- reduces anxiety
- activates the Heart Chakra
& MORE!
Where should I put Green Aventurine?
Green Aventurine can be placed near your heart, making necklaces a great choice. It can also rest on your heart during meditation or while laying down.
Since Green Aventurine is wonderful at attracting abundance, it is also a great crystal to keep in an office, work space, creative space and even in your wallet or purse.
This crystal can also be placed in or near plants to help them grow.
Green Aventurine is water safe and therefore can be cleansed with water or placed in water for 24 hours or less without any issues.
