Storytelling and legends
His properties
Like the crystal of rock, aventurine is a variety of quartz microcrystalline, with different colors due to its micaceous inclusions. Mica looks like grains of sand with different shades. Green aventurine is the best known, fuchsite inclusions. At red aventurine, on the other hand, 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.
The deposits
The main deposits are located in Brazil, India, Brazil China, the United States, Germany and even France.
Adventurine and its health benefits lithotherapy
His psychological benefits
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.
Ses physical benefits
Red aventurine ensures proper circulation of body fluids and promotes the proper functioning of the heart.
It is beneficial to fight excess anger. We say it also calms children who have a tendency to be too restless and temperamental. nervous.
It promotes the helps you fall asleep and makes you feel better. recuperative rest.
Adventurine red and astrological signs associates
Red aventurine is beneficial for all zodiac signs but its power is reinforced on natives of the following signs:
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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 confidence. 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.
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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 chakras connected to red aventurine
Red aventurine activates the root chakra, located at the base of the spine. When it is unbalanced, a kind of lethargy and a lack of energy 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 owner of a red aventurine, make sure it is free of negative energies it may have accumulated during during the trip. The following operations are to be carried out at least once a month or once a year. after intensive use.
Rinse with water for a few minutes. You can also also purify it using incense or a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge it at the lunar rays, but not during full moon as this could alter its color. Ideally, it should be placed on a pile of quartz or amethyst druse for 24 hours. hours.
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