mineral

Titanium Aura Quartz

Titanium-coated Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Iridescent multichromatic purple, blue, and gold via dichroic coating; Luster: Vitreous/Metallic; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal.

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
Luster: Vitreous/Metallic

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Physical properties

Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale); Color: Iridescent multichromatic purple, blue, and gold via dichroic coating; Luster: Vitreous/Metallic; Crystal structure: Hexagonal; Cleavage: None/Conchoidal.

Formation & geological history

Formed through a modern industrial process called CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) where natural quartz is placed in a vacuum and bonded with titanium and gold vapors at high temperatures.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in jewelry making, crystal healing, and as a decorative collector's specimen.

Geological facts

This is a 'man-made' mineral variety; while the base stone is a natural mineral, the iridescent sheen is created in a lab. It is often called 'Flame Aura' or 'Rainbow Aura' Quartz.

Field identification & locations

Identify by its rainbow-like oily sheen atop a clear or milky quartz base. It is not found in nature in this specific iridescent state. Common in metaphysical shops and gem shows.