aventurine

noun

aven·​tu·​rine ə-ˈven-chə-ˌrēn 

-rən

1

: glass containing opaque sparkling particles of foreign material (such as copper or chromic oxide)

2

: a translucent quartz spangled throughout with scales of mica or other mineral

Examples of aventurine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Composition N°1 consists of a poppy flower, sweet pea branches and a butterfly made of aventurine and black glass, paved with diamonds and black spinels, and coated in Vantablack — a material that absorbs 99.9 percent of visible light. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2025

The diamonds compliment the glitter in the aventurine dial, a material that can sometimes look dark on a watch dial, especially surrounded by a dark case material. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025

For luck and prosperity An ideal match for Libra’s optimism and amicable nature, green aventurine promotes luck, abundance and good fortune. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024

The fresh green aventurine beads in this gorgeous bracelet represent luck and opportunity—a powerful, positive message for the wearer to always have on hand (or wrist). —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from aventure chance — more at adventure

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for aventurine

• antonine
• aubergine
• celestine
• cytosine
• emetine
• infantine
• johannine
• kerosine
• kundalini
• nepheline
• phenelzine
• proserpine