This is a carved Green Aventurine Dragonfly. It has a nice sort of apple green coloring with subtle patterns/variations throughout and a bit of Hematite (reddish orange) mixed in on one side of the wings. Green Aventurine is a form of Quartz that exhibits a subtle shimmering or glistening effect called "aventurescence". Green is the most common color of Aventurine, although the exact shade of green can vary greatly - from very pale to quite dark. This green coloring is from a high Fuchsite content, which contains chromium. These inclusions are teeny tiny, and so numerous, that they create a glitter-like effect.
It weighs about 0.9oz and measures approx. just under 1 3/4" inches long X 2 1/4" inches wide (wingtip to wingtip)! Code-3610
As a totem animal, the Dragonfly represents the power of Light. It is sometimes thought of as a messenger from the elemental world, and Dragonfly medicine encourages us to seek out the parts of ourselves that are ready (or in need of) a change. The Dragonfly may act as a guide to help you see through illusions and discover the heart of a matter.
Aventurine, Green AKA Green Quartz, Avanturine, Adventurine, Aventurine Quartz, or Indian Jade. It ranges in color from golden brown to green.
It is used to activate growth and renewal. It helps us get moving again after we’ve been stuck for a while. It is a gentle stone what is used to impart a sense of calm and balance.
Aventurine enhances creativity, success in business, independence, prosperity, calmness and balance. Known for inducing the ability to see the potential in a situation, as well as enhance intellect and mental clarity. It is also said to bring luck, especially in games of chance.
In Crystal Healing, Green Aventurine is considered to be especially healing of mind and body. It is used to improve the circulatory system, help with headaches and sleep disorders. It is said to improve one's overall general health.
It is associated with the Heart Chakra and is excellent for clearing it.
Hematite (sometimes spelled Hemetite). Hematite is a must for anyone interested in working with crystals and stones. It is said to assist in grounding and calming and in manifesting Divine Light in your life. It deflects and dissolves negative energies.
Hematite is said to help one to 'sort things out' and can be used for memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. Hematite, especially in its natural crystalline form, is traditionally thought to bring peace, self-control and inner happiness. It is a calming energy and is said to attract "kind" love and act as a stabilizing force.
In Crystal Healing, it is used to calm the nerves, for insomnia, and to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Some Indigenous healers have used it with blood disorders. Hematite is associated with the root (base) Chakra.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.