mineral
Titanium Coated Agate Geode
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with metallic vapor coating
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous to metallic luster, cryptocrystalline structure, vivid rainbow and magenta coloration from artificial titanium bonding.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, vitreous to metallic luster, cryptocrystalline structure, vivid rainbow and magenta coloration from artificial titanium bonding.
Formation & geological history
Formed as silica-rich groundwater deposited quartz layers inside volcanic vesicles, later artificially enhanced in a laboratory via chemical vapor deposition.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in ornamental decor, crystal healing, and novelty jewelry.
Geological facts
Also known as Aura Quartz or Flame Aura; the vibrant colors are produced by bonding vaporized titanium and other metals to the natural quartz surface at high temperatures.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its unnatural, intensely bright metallic sheen combined with a natural geode cavity center; commonly sold in rock shops worldwide.
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