Blue Aventurine is a member of the courts family, a silicon dioxide mineral, with a hardness of 7. Its structure is hexagonal (trigonal) and is cryptocrystalline. Its name is derived from the Italian, a ventura, a type of glass discovered around AD 1700. The color of Blue Aventurine comes from inclusions of copper silicates. Blue Aventurine is a stone of self-discipline and inner strength. It assists one in making clear decisions and sticking by them. It can be useful in initiating changes of problematic habits such as smoking, overeating, substance abuse and even traits such as selfishness and passive aggression. It can be useful for individuals with the “Peter Pan” syndrome of never wanting to grow up. Under the influence of Blue Aventurine, one may realize that adulthood is preferable to perpetual youth. As one works with Blue Aventurine, innate powers and sensitivities which had been blocked by inner disharmonies can begin to surface. Psychic and intuitive abilities, attunement to beneficial inner guidance, the capacity to empathically ” read” others, and the knack for “tuning in” to information from the Akashic record are among the potentials which Blue Aventurine can help one realize. Blue Aventurine harmonizes with other Aventurines, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Citrine, Opal, Moldavite, Lapis, Sodalite, Phenacite, Azeztulite, Celes-lite, Herderite, Scolecite, Brookite, Natrolite and Datolite.