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Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) treated with metal vapor
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 7 on Mohs scale, vitreous luster, displays vibrant artificial rainbow coloration, hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness 7 on Mohs scale, vitreous luster, displays vibrant artificial rainbow coloration, hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Created artificially by bonding metallic vapors like gold or titanium to natural quartz crystals in a high-temperature chamber.
Uses & applications
Primarily used in jewelry making, ornamental pendants, spiritual healing practices, and mineral collecting.
Geological facts
Also known as Angel Aura or Titanium Aura, the striking metallic sheen is a permanent lab-enhanced coating.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its unnatural, intense metallic rainbow sheen on a quartz crystal base; commonly found in metaphysical shops worldwide.
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