African Tumble Stone x24 - Small - Aventurine

This set of African tumble stones features natural aventurine in soft green tones with subtle mineral sparkle caused by mica inclusions. Each stone is tumbled and polished to create a smooth finish while retaining natural variation in colour and translucency, making them suitable for display, collecting, or decorative use.

Product Specifications

Net Weight: 5g/stone
Total Weight: 120g/bag
Quantity: 24 pieces
Size: Small

Materials/Ingredients

Gemstone (Aventurine)

Historical Lore

Aventurine is a variety of quartz containing shimmering mineral inclusions, most commonly mica or fuchsite. The name comes from the Italian “a ventura,” meaning “by chance,” referring to its accidental discovery in glassmaking in Venice during the 18th century. Natural aventurine stone has been sourced primarily in India, Brazil, and Russia. It has been widely used in decorative carvings and jewellery in India, particularly in Jaipur, where it remains an important lapidary material. In European mineral collections, it became valued for its green colour and glittering appearance rather than any documented ancient ritual use.