Learn the basics about Red Aventurine and its properties, the chakras and astrological signs it is connected to and the possible benefits you may experience by owning this beautiful crystal.
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Aventurine is a type of translucent to semi-translucent quartz that can be found in several different colors, including blue, green, orange and red. It contains mineral inclusions that give it a shimmery or glistening appearance known as aventurescence.
What Is Red Aventurine?
Red Aventurine is a type of quartz that contains hematite and/or goethite inclusions that give it its red color. Mica inclusions give it a sparkly appearance especially in sunlight. Its hardness is 6.5.
Some red aventurine and sunstone on the market today is actually a type of glass called goldstone. Goldstone will have copper flecks that are in a uniform pattern. Goldstone is most often golden brown, blue or green.
While the names Red Aventurine and Strawberry Quartz are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. True strawberry quartz is very rare. Its hardness is 7.0.
Strawberry quartz has only recently been found in Russian, Kazakhstan, and Brazil. Strawberry Quartz contains inclusions of iron oxide that are red which gives the quartz a pink to red color. The inclusions in Strawberry Quartz are not as saturated giving many pieces a speckled appearance much like the seeds on a strawberry.
You may also see Red Aventurine called Strawberry Aventurine.
Aventurine is very common and can be found in Europe, India, Chile, Tanzania, Brazil, China, Nepal, Tibet and Russia.
Chakras
Red Aventurine is associated with the heart and root chakras.
Its connection to the heart chakra will help you with self love and acceptance, while also increasing your love for others.
The connection to the root chakra will help you feel grounded and centered. Even in difficult situations, you will feel more calm and at peace.
Zodiac
Red Aventurine is linked to the astrological sign of Aries, a fire sign.
Benefits
Red Aventurine has countless benefits. Some of the major benefits you may experience from this crystal are:
- An increase in energy, focus and creativity.
- Mental clarity and the ability to accomplish goals and dreams.
- Feeling more happy, loving and kind.
- Less negativity.
- Absorption of electromagnetic and environmental pollutants.
- Increased Metabolism
How To Care For Red Aventurine
Keep Red Aventurine out of direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure can cause it to fade.
It can be washed with soap and warm water, if needed.
Recharge and purify red aventurine by immersing it in clear water for 60 seconds. You can also remove any negative energy by smoke cleansing your crystals or with Selenite.
Where To Buy Red Aventurine
Crystals should only be purchased from reliable sellers who source their products consciously. There are many fake crystals on the market and unethical practices in sourcing these stones.
We currently have consciously sourced Red Aventurine towers for sale in our Etsy store. or on our sister site, Jaxy Crystals. You can also find us on Tiktok where we regularly hold live sales.
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