Aventurine
is another stone renowned for its soothing colors. This mineral mostly
comes in varying shades of green, but it can also come in peach, cream,
grey, yellow, blue and pink. A member of the Quartz family, its
distinguishing feature is tiny metallic-like inclusions of Mica (or
Muscovite) that shimmer when the stone is under light. This sparkly
effect is actually called "aventurescence". Fun fact, the addition of
Fuchsite creates green Aventurine, while the addition of Lepidolite
creates pink Aventurine. This semi precious stone makes beautiful beads
and is often mined in India and Brazil. Dry Gulch carries many
beautiful cuts, colors and shapes of this classic stone; use Aventurine
to enhance your next jewelry design or craft project!
These
beads measure 10mm in diameter by 5mm thick. The center-drilled holes
measure about .5mm to 1mm. The strands measure about 8" inches long and
there are approximately 22 beads on a strand. There are two strands in a package (44 beads total).
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All photos have been taken indoors with daylight, but as always, computer and mobile screens display colors differently.