mineral

Aura Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Titanium/Metal vapor coating

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Hardness 7 (Mohs), metallic iridescent luster (dichroic), trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, range of colors including gold, blue, and purple.

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Physical properties

Hardness 7 (Mohs), metallic iridescent luster (dichroic), trigonal crystal system, conchoidal fracture, range of colors including gold, blue, and purple.

Formation & geological history

Natural clear quartz is typically formed in igneous or hydrothermal environments. This specific specimen has been through a human-led process called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) where metal vapors are bonded to the surface in a vacuum.

Uses & applications

Primarily used for decorative purposes, crystal healing, metaphysical practices, and as collector specimens.

Geological facts

The iridescent sheen is created by bonding ultra-thin layers of metal (like Titanium, Gold, or Platinum) to the crystal; it is not a natural color of the quartz itself.

Field identification & locations

Look for natural quartz crystal growth patterns (striations) beneath a synthetic, rainbow-like metallic film. It is found in specialty shops rather than in the field due to the artificial coating.