Definition

A type of mineral or glass that is often green or brown and has shiny particles inside it, making it look sparkly or glittery.

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace made of aventurine that sparkled in the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a piece of aventurine?

Yeah, I actually have a necklace made from it!

That's cool! I love the way it sparkles in the light.

Right? The tiny flecks really make the aventurine stand out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aventurine comes from the Italian word 'aventurina', which is derived from 'avventura' (meaning chance or fortune). The term 'aventurine' refers to a type of quartz that is often associated with luck and chance due to its sparkling appearance, reminiscent of the way fortune can appear unexpectedly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chance' or 'fortune' when you hear 'aventurine', as this beautiful stone is often linked to luck.

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