Green Aventurine 12 Faceted Vogel D/T

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this faceted vogel-style crystal: Green Aventurine 12 Faceted Vogel D/T (shop SKU CQV32).

Green aventurine is quartz with mica inclusions that give a soft sparkle. In crystal traditions, it is associated with luck and a calm heart. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

The title describes this as a faceted stone. Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: CQV32

Look for it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square, or order from the shop online.