mineral
Titanium Aura Quartz
Titanium bonded Silicon Dioxide (SiO2 + Ti)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Iridescent rainbow colors with a metallic sheen over a clear or dark base, Luster: Metallic/Vitreous, Hexagonal crystal structure.
- Luster
- Metallic/Vitreous, Hexagonal crystal structure
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7 (Mohs), Color: Iridescent rainbow colors with a metallic sheen over a clear or dark base, Luster: Metallic/Vitreous, Hexagonal crystal structure.
Formation & geological history
Created through a man-made process called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) where natural clear quartz is heated in a vacuum and bonded with vaporized titanium or gold.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry, metaphysical healing practices, and as decorative collector specimens.
Geological facts
While the base quartz is natural, the iridescent coating is a result of modern technology; the rainbow effect is caused by thin-film interference.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its intense metallic rainbow 'oil slick' appearance on a hexagonal crystal; it does not occur naturally in this form. Found in gem shops.
