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Aventurine

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The name of this mineral is said to be linked with an episode that happened in Murano at the beginning of the 18th century. An Italian glassmaker discovered aventurine glass accidentally by dropping thin copper plates on melted glass. It created a glittery effect similar to sparkling which is called aventurescence.[1]

Aventurine was one of the most valued gemstones among emperors in China and Russia. It was used to adorn everyday and decorative objects.[1]

 
Aventurine
 
Aventurine necklace

Basic properties

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Composition SiO2
Class Oxydes
Crystal system Trigonal
Mohs' hardness 7
Fracture Conchoidal
Cleavage None
Lustre Glassy
Streak White
Localities Brazil, India, Styria (Austria), Russia, Tanzania, USA, RSA

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Minerały i kamienie szlachetne by RBA Collecionables, S.A., ISBN 978-83-7813-150-2, 2012.