Red Aventurine

Les properties of aventurine red

Like rock crystal, aventurine is a variety of microcrystalline quartz, with different colors due to its micaceous inclusions. Mica resembles grains of sand in different shades. Green aventurine is the best-known of these has fuchsite inclusions. On the other hand, red aventurine has inclusions of hematite, yellow aventurine has pyrite inclusions, the blue aventurine has dumortierite inclusions.

It's a stone natural mineral, which is most often translucent. However, a large quantity of can make it opaque. This stone formed in magmatic rocks, especially in pegmatites (magnificent rocks) with impressive crystals) or in the hydrothermal veins.

Beware of when purchasing this stone, it is essential to check that it's the right stone and not manufactured glass. The latter has a much brighter than the stone.

Sound history

The story of we know that this mineral owes its name to the name to adventurous glass, not the other way around. At In the 17th century, the glassmakers of Venice use processes in the manufacture of causing fires. They decide to move to the island of Murano, where the which also allowed them to keep jealously guard the secrets of the manufacture of their glass. One day, a glassmaker accidentally spilled some copper filings in molten glass. The result was astonishing, creating the adventurous or Goldstone. This glittering glass became the specialty of Murano glassmakers. It wasn't long before the resemblance with the natural stone to which the name from the Italian "a ventura", meaning by chance.

At the end of the 17th century century, Madame de Maintenon, governess to the children of Louis XIV before marrying him, owned numerous figurines and jewels in aventurine.

Subsequently, he has was discovered that aventurine was already known for thousands of years. Tibetans used it for the eyes of their statues and for the attributed to him powers against vision problems. The Celts saw this symbol of the knowledge of the spirit. Then for the Chinese, it was a imperial stone. In addition, tools made of aventurine have been found in Ethiopia dating back to prehistoric times. But it's strange that this stone is not included in the mythologies, such as amethyst, for example. example.

Around 1830, some Russian craftsmen have carved a basin impressive dimensions in red aventurine from a peak in the Urals. This work was carried out on several years, it measures 2.46 m wide and 1.46 m wide. high. It is exhibited in Saint Petersburg in the sublime Winter Palace.

We also can admire an impressive achievement in Paris, under the dome of the Invalides. That's right, the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which required 20 for its manufacture, is made of aventurine red.

Nowadays, aventurine is mainly used in jewelry-making, particularly cameos. It is a stone that remains very affordable in because of its abundance. Red aventurine is used also used to make ornamental objects, stones for landscaping purposes to the manufacture of aquariums or the production of monuments.

Where red aventurine comes from

The main deposits are in Brazil, in India, China, the United States and Germany and even in France.

Benefits of red aventurine

Vertus on the psychic level

Often less well known than green aventurine, red aventurine has yet has many qualities in lithotherapy.

This stone is connected to the Earth and transmits strength, vitality and warmth in our bodies. The special red of this stone restores energy and vitality. inspiration. It provides motivation to make it possible to undertake or implement projects. It reconnects its holder to his inner resources during moments of fatigue.

Glitter look due to hematite inclusions is associated with the radiance of vitality. It is a stone that reactivates us in times of crisis of abatement.

So, red aventurine brings success and prosperity in the workplace, creativity and imagination.

This stone provides determination and perseverance in times of crisis of life. It provides strength and confidence, while remaining pragmatic.

She restores the a sense of humor, pointing out mistakes and overcomes in order to move on with life. trust.

Red aventurine calls for excitement and action. It enthusiasm, it's the color of passion, energy, life. It's also the color of fire and blood. It restores emotional and physical stability mental. It is above all a stone anti-stress.

Powers physically

Red aventurine provides the right circulation of body fluids and promotes proper functioning of the heart chakra.

It is beneficial in the fight against anger. It is also said to calm children who tend to get too agitated, and to have a nervous temperament.

It promotes sleep, facilitates and restful sleep reclaimer.

Red aventurine and its two signs astrological

Red aventurine is beneficial for all zodiac signs but its power is reinforced on natives of the following signs:

Virgo : a symbol of organization and classification and methods. It's a sign that logic, and who is also an expert in the perfectionist. Anxious by nature, he's a very hard worker, and wearing a red aventurine allows him to carry out his projects. This sign is obsessed with order. is very manic. He likes to use his talents service to others. Careful, because he has easy to criticize, but it's still a very great modesty. He suffers from a severe lack of confidence. The red aventurine restores this trust. In love, he is very modest and is not sentimental. He often prefers solitude. When he gets married, it's more out of interest than love.
Balance symbol of justice, of the balance and peace. This sign loves life in harmony with its surroundings. He is often very sociable. He hates loneliness, because he still needs to be loved and admired. He has a taste for beauty and refinement, he likes to be fashionable. On the other hand, he is known for his indecisiveness, as he has many difficult to choose. He's a pacifist first and foremost shuns conflict. We like his company, he is kindness and a sense of humour. contacts. In love, he is very romantic and seeks harmony and peace. He hates solitude and gets married very early. He needs to be loved and admired.

The chakra root is linked to aventurine red

Red aventurine activates the root chakra, located at the base of the spine. When unbalanced, a kind of lethargy sets in, leading to a lack of enthusiasm. The red crystals will balance the chakra and allow the body to regain vitality and energy.

Maintenance, purifying and recharging aventurine red

When you become the owner of a red aventurine, make sure it is freed from the negative energies it may have accumulate during its journey. Operations are to be carried out at least once a months or after use intensive.

Rinse under running water for a few minutes. minutes. You can also purify it with using incense or a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge it with lunar rays but not in full moon period, as this could alter the color. Ideally, it should be placed on a quartz cluster or amethyst druse for 24 hours.

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