Aqua Aura Quartz
Quartz var. Treated Quartz (Titanium Coated) · Decorative Stone / Enhanced Mineral Specimen
Crystal System
Trigonal, prismatic crystal habit with striated faces
Mineral Group
Silicates (Subgroup: Tectosilicates)
Chemical Formula
SiO2 + TiO2 (Quartz bonded with vaporized gold or titanium)
Formation Process
Artificially enhanced through chemical vapor deposition (CVD) where natural clear quartz is heated in a vacuum and bonded with vaporized precious metals like gold or titanium at high temperatures
About This Crystal
A small, translucent to transparent prismatic quartz crystal point exhibiting a vibrant, electric blue metallic sheen with flashes of purple and gold iridescence across its heavily striated surface, created by a bonded micro-thin metallic coating
Physical Characteristics
Electric blue body color with metallic rainbow sheen, white streak, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, specific gravity of approximately 2.65, brittle tenacity, and high resistance to most chemicals except hydrofluoric acid
Optical Properties
Singly refractive or uniaxial positive depending on base quartz, exhibits strong metallic iridescence and interference colors on the surface due to the thin-film coating of the applied metal
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Base quartz primarily sourced from Brazil, Arkansas (USA), or Madagascar, treated in laboratories in the USA or globally
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7 for the underlying quartz core, though the surface coating can be scratched or worn off with abrasive cleaning or harsh wear
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, abrasive materials, and prolonged exposure to abrasive scrubbing which can damage the metallic coating
Rarity & Value
Common material; value is relatively low to moderate, driven primarily by the appeal to collectors of treated or metaphysical stones rather than rare natural mineral value
Special Characteristics
Vibrant metallic aura sheen, thin-film interference colors, highly reflective surface reflections, and piezoelectric properties inherited from the underlying natural quartz base
Lore & History
Created in the modern era (late 20th century) and heavily utilized in contemporary crystal healing and New Age practices; traditionally believed to activate the throat chakra, enhance communication, and clear auric fields, though these are cultural and metaphysical beliefs without scientific backing