Blue aventurine turtle Brazil A 50mm

TORT-AVE-03
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A

Dimensions:
50mm

Very beautiful little 50mm blue aventurine turtle.
Colors and patterns may vary from one stone to another.

Aventurine owes its name to the Italian “ventura” which means chance. In the 17th century, the glassmakers of Venice had to move to the small island of Murano. Indeed, they had to protect Venice by avoiding fires during the manufacture of decorative glasses In addition, it allowed them to keep their secrets.
Then one day, a glassmaker accidentally spilled copper shavings into the glass. The effect was immediate and produced a resplendent glass with glittery reflections. This glass with its copper flakes was made completely by chance, per ventura, hence its name "aventurine". This name was then attributed to the natural stone known today.
Furthermore, the Greeks used it to attract luck. On the other hand, in the Middle Ages, this stone was used by players until the 19th century.
The Tibetans were convinced that blue aventurine treated myopia. Furthermore, they placed blue aventurine stones on the eyes of their statues. They believed this increased the statues' power of vision.
Among the Chinese, the blue aventurine stone was used to honor Kuan-Yin, the Chinese goddess of mercy, compassion and love. This goddess is the most worshiped of the Chinese goddesses, because she had the power to protect women, children and the unfortunate.

Blue Aventurine is a mixture of quartz, with shiny mineral inclusions. These inclusions give the stone a metallic color. Aventurine comes in various colors. In fact, these colors are due to the different crystals that mixed together during the many stages of the stone's formation. In blue aventurine, we find inclusions of dumortierite.
This stone surprises with its glittery effects and shines when exposed to light. Blue aventurine is most often translucent, but sometimes the significant presence of a mineral makes it opaque.
This blue color variation is very rare. Aventurine is formed in igneous rocks (rocks formed when magma cools), in pegmatites (igneous rocks with large crystals) and in hydrothermal veins. It is also found in shales (rock with a flaky appearance) or alluvium (deposits of debris such as sand, mud, etc.).

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

Blue Aventurine is a stone of tranquility and self-discipline. It brings serenity and relaxation. It is ideal for people with a nervous, angry or even hyperactive temperament. Blue aventurine provides calming and perspective in complicated situations.

It is a stone that stimulates concentration and helps to make the right choice. It calms hyperactivity, promotes love and compassion. It provides great personal motivation, especially in new projects. It is a stone known to be excellent for entrepreneurs.

Blue aventurine develops communication with others. She provokes empathy towards those close to her. It is a stone that gives stability in moods.
This stone is to be used during moments of distress, stress, melancholy, because it generates serenity and inner peace. It promotes introspection and provides essential support to change what is not working. It has abilities to clear your mind and guide you if you feel lost.

This stone is said to be a stone of protection against negative waves which are likely to slow you down. It establishes harmony within a family and resolves intergenerational problems.