Green Aventurine

8mm Bead Size

• Pronunciation: [green uh-ven-chuh-reen, -rin]
• Formula: SiO₂
• Stone Qualities: Luck, Optimism, Wealth  
• Hardness (Mohs): 7
• Chakras: Heart (4th)
• Zodiac: Aries 
• Locality: Brazil, India and Russia

If you’re heading to Las Vegas, forget about lady luck—aventurine is the one you want by your side! The whimsical energy of this shimmering crystal is especially conducive to the power of plenty. While it’s playfully referred to as a gambler’s stone, Aventurine is helpful to everyone. Sometimes a gamble looks less like a game, and more like a fork in the road of your life; a time when you have to decide between what is sound and secure, or taking a risk. In connecting with the heart chakra, Aventurine graces the spirit with an easy sense of confidence. The excitement it stimulates can promote a more optimistic outlook that will make jumping out of your comfort zone less scary.