Red aventurine is a type of quartz, and it is quite rare.
Red Aventurine provides us with the confidence we need to handle new situations and reminds us that we are fully capable of handling anything life throws at us. It amplifies our leadership abilities and our ability to act decisively. Red Aventurine helps us to balance out the left/right sides of our brains and to think more holistically. It also helps us to balance and align our male/female energies, and to use whichever energy best fits the situation. It has a highly creative energy, helping artists, writers, and musicians keep their work fresh and interesting. It brings inspiration all on its own, but is even better at helping us find other muses to continually inspire us. Red Aventurine also helps us to understand why we feel, think and act the way we do.