mineral
Man-made Dyed Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with metallic coating/dye
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Vivid pinkish-red (dyed), Luster: Vitreous to iridescent, Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal prism, Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale), Color: Vivid pinkish-red (dyed), Luster: Vitreous to iridescent, Crystal structure: Trigonal/Hexagonal prism, Cleavage: None/Conchoidal fracture
Formation & geological history
Natural quartz crystals are formed in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites; however, this specific specimen has been chemically dyed and/or vapor-coated with metals in a laboratory to achieve its artificial color.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for decorative purposes, metaphysical collecting, and costume jewelry.
Geological facts
Natural quartz is rarely this color in nature; vivid neon shades are almost always the result of a process where crystals are heated and then quenched in dye or vacuum-coated with metallic vapors.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by checking for color concentration in cracks or surface-only coloring. It is commonly found in crystal shops rather than occurring naturally in this hue.
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