gemstone
Aura Agate
Silicon Dioxide with metal coating (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant yellow and iridescent luster, microcrystalline quartz structure with conchoidal fracture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant yellow and iridescent luster, microcrystalline quartz structure with conchoidal fracture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through the deposition of silica-rich groundwater in hollows of volcanic and metamorphic rocks, later artificially enhanced with a metallic vapor bond.
Uses & applications
Widely used in jewelry, decorative beaded bracelets, and metaphysical crystal collections.
Geological facts
Aura treatments involve bonding precious metals like gold or titanium to natural quartz under extreme heat.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its bright, unnatural metallic sheen over a translucent quartz base; sourced globally from Brazil, India, and Madagascar.
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