Titanium Aura Quartz

Physical Properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Iridescent rainbow colors with a metallic sheen over a clear or dark base, Luster: Metallic/Vitreous, Hexagonal crystal structure.

Formation & Geological History

Created through a man-made process called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) where natural clear quartz is heated in a vacuum and bonded with vaporized titanium or gold.

Uses & Applications

Used primarily in jewelry, metaphysical healing practices, and as decorative collector specimens.

Geological Facts

While the base quartz is natural, the iridescent coating is a result of modern technology; the rainbow effect is caused by thin-film interference.

Field Identification & Locations

Identified by its intense metallic rainbow 'oil slick' appearance on a hexagonal crystal; it does not occur naturally in this form. Found in gem shops.

Identified on: 4/15/2026

Mode: Standard