1. a translucent to opaque variety of quartz containing small sparkling inclusions, typically green, brown, or reddish in color
Usage: commonly used in jewelry and decorative objects
2. a type of glass with a glittering appearance, made by adding metallic particles or other materials during production
Usage: also called goldstone when containing copper particles

Examples

• She wore a necklace made of green aventurine stones.
• The jeweler polished the aventurine to bring out its natural sparkle.
• Aventurine is believed by some to bring good fortune and prosperity.
• The decorative vase was crafted from aventurine glass with golden flecks.
• Many people collect aventurine specimens for their beauty and metaphysical properties.