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aventurine Definition

aven·tu·rine (ə ven′c̸hə rin)

noun

  1. a kind of glass flecked with spangles, as from copper filings or bits of chromic oxide
  2. a variety of chert that contains sparkling bits of mica, hematite, etc.

Etymology: Fr < It (vetro) avventurino, aventurine (glass): so named from resembling the mineral avventurina (< avventura, chance), so named from its rarity: see adventure

aventurine Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • green: Subtle green Aventurine has been expertly carved to create this marvelous small dragon.

Modifies a noun

  • quartz: Green quartz is sometimes referred to as aventurine quartz.
  • bead: Please note that the round aventurine beads are paler than the photo shows.