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Gemstone

Aventurine

Aventurine — reference photo

Aventurine is a gemstone with the chemical formula SiO2. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7 and vitreous luster.

Aventurine properties

TypeGemstone
Chemical formulaSiO2
Mohs hardness6.5-7
LusterVitreous
Typical colorsGreen, blue, orange, brown, and gray
FormationAventurine is a type of microcrystalline quartz with inclusions of minerals like mica or hematite.
Rarity5 / 10

Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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