8mm Round Aventurine Cabochon

• Stone Type: Aventurine – a translucent variety of quartz
• Composition: Silicon dioxide (quartz) with mineral inclusions such as fuchsite or mica
• Aventurescence: Distinctive shimmering or metallic sparkle caused by inclusions like mica, hematite, or goethite
• Colour: Most commonly green (due to fuchsite), but also found in red, yellow, orange, blue, and brown
• Hardness: 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale; suitable for everyday jewellery with proper care
• Origin: Major sources include India (“Indian Jade”), Brazil, Russia, and Tanzania
• Appearance: Typically translucent with a soft, glittering effect under light
• Use: Popular in jewellery, beads, and ornamental carvings
• Name Origin: From the Italian “a ventura” meaning “by chance,” referencing the accidental discovery of aventurine glass (goldstone)