Crystal: Green Aventurine
Form: Sphere
Best known for: Vitality | Confidence | Optimism
Chakra: Heart
Use:
As green aventurine is the crystal of the heart chakra, it is said to attract romance. Green aventurine is also said to cleanse ones energy field, assist in healing old emotional wounds while also simultaneously opening us up to receive more love. If you're feeling unstable or ungrounded, green aventurine is a must in your home or work space. It is said to provide the following healing benefits:
- Balancing blood pressure
- Stimulating metabolism
- Soothing migraines, lungs, sinuses and the heart
- Anti-inflammatory effect on skin eruptions
Science: Chemical composition: SiO2 | Mohs Hardness: 6.5-7
Aventurine forms in either igneous rocks or environments with geothermal waters. In igneous rocks, it forms as magma is released from a volcano as lava and cools, causing the silicon dioxide within to crystallise. Aventurine can also form in geothermal waters high in silica. High temperatures and pressure can cause the dissolved silicon dioxide to become saturated and crystallise.
Feng Shui:
Green Aventurine is known as the "stone of opportunity", said to be the luckiest of all crystals. In Feng Shui it is thought to manifest prosperity and wealth and to increase favour in competition and boost chances in any situation.
The winning energy associated with this Feng Shui crystal is said to amplify optimism, motivation, self-confidence and leadership abilities and encourage perseverance in overcoming obstacles in life. In Feng Shui, green aventurine is worn or placed in areas of your home to prompt better decision making, creativity, quick thinking, such as your office. It is also associated with bringing joy and friendliness, making you more well-liked among your colleagues.
As it is the stone that boosts the heart chakra, aventurine is said to provide comfort to help heal the heart and soul, and is believed to have the ability to cure mental distractions, anger and feelings of overwork, and replace those feelings with inner harmony, calm and clarity.
It is also said that green aventurine should not be worn with Clear Quartz.