Found in India, China, and Brazil, aventurine is a lovely pale or dark green quartz crystal with flakes of mica and sometimes hemetite embedded in it. This gives it a metallic iridescence or spangled appearance. These shiny flecks enhance energy flow throughout the body. Aventurine is also known as Indian Jade, and can occur as a red or blue stone as well.
The ancient people of Tibet used this stone to decorate their statues to symbolically increase their visionary powers. Aventurine is said to bring luck in love and games while making its possessor independent and original. Its reputed affects on the skin, healing skin diseases and improving complexion, may have something to do with its ability to attract new love. It has also been used to cure nearsightedness which may improve your game skills. Aventurine further stimulates creativity, intellect and independence, enhancing leadership qualities to allow the wearer to act decisively and intuitively. It is also said to influences the pituitary gland and the muscular and nervous systems, and aligns with the heart chakra.
This stone effects the etheric, emotional, and mental body, healing the heart by releasing emotional stress, thus allowing reunion of the healthy heart and soul. Aventurine can also assist in creative visualization and increase mental powers, perception and creative insight. It is suitable for artists, writers, and other creative positions. It is also a good gem to use when seeking prosperity or luck in gambling.