aventurine

/əˈvɛntʃərɪn/
noun
  1. A type of quartz that contains small shiny flecks of mica or other minerals, often used in jewelry and decoration.
    • Aventurine is sometimes called 'the stone of opportunity' in crystal healing.
    • She wore a necklace made of green aventurine beads.
    • The artisan polished the aventurine until it gleamed with tiny sparkles.
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