Non-geological
Note: Item is a Synthetic/Man-made Object
Titanium-coated Stainless Steel (Fe-Cr-Ni-Ti)
Hardness: 5.5-6.5 (blade steel); Color: Metallic blue and silver; Luster: Metallic; Structure: Polycrystalline metal alloy; Specific Gravity: ~7.7-8.0
- Hardness
- 5
- Color
- Metallic blue and silver
- Luster
- Metallic
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Physical properties
Hardness: 5.5-6.5 (blade steel); Color: Metallic blue and silver; Luster: Metallic; Structure: Polycrystalline metal alloy; Specific Gravity: ~7.7-8.0
Formation & geological history
Modern industrial manufacturing; created via electrochemical or physical vapor deposition (PVD) to apply a titanium nitride or decorative oxide coating on a steel substrate.
Uses & applications
Used as a decorative or utility pocket knife, novelty item, or collector's display piece.
Geological facts
The vibrant blue color is not a natural property of the metal but an optical interference effect caused by a thin titanium oxide layer, often referred to as 'anodized' or 'titanium aura'.
Field identification & locations
Identify in the field by its metallic weight, synthetic dragon engraving, and blue iridescent finish which does not occur on natural stones in this manner. Not found in nature.
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