mineral
Aura Quartz
Silicon dioxide with bonded metal vapor (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color with metallic sheen, vitreous to metallic luster, trigonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vibrant purple color with metallic sheen, vitreous to metallic luster, trigonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Created artificially by bonding precious metals like gold or titanium to natural quartz crystals in a high-temperature vacuum chamber.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, ornamental decorative items, and metaphysical healing practices.
Geological facts
Also known as tanzan aura or grape aura quartz due to its striking, vibrant violet coloration.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its unnatural, intense metallic iridescence over a quartz crystal structure; found worldwide via specialty mineral shops.
