Aura Quartz / Swarovski Crystal (Man-Made Coated Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide var. Coated Quartz / Synthetic Lead Glass · Decorative Stone / Manufactured Gemstone
Crystal System
Trigonal (for natural quartz base) / Amorphous (if synthetic glass)
Mineral Group
Silicates (Tectosilicate)
Chemical Formula
SiO2 (with a thin surface vapor deposition of metals like gold or titanium) or lead glass composition
Formation Process
Laboratory manufactured or natural quartz treated with high-temperature vacuum deposition of precious metals
About This Crystal
The specimen features a precision-cut drop or pendant shape with a heavily reflective, multicolored iridescent surface coating displaying vibrant flashes of gold, pink, blue, and green.
Physical Characteristics
Transparent color body with a metallic to adamantine luster on the surface coating, conchoidal fracture, and no natural cleavage visible due to faceted cutting.
Optical Properties
High dispersion and strong iridescence due to thin-film interference from the metallic surface coating.
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Synthesized and treated globally, notably in Austria (Swarovski) and the USA (for aura treatments)
Hardness & Durability
Mohs hardness of 7 if natural quartz base, or 5.5 if lead glass; moderate durability, the surface coating can be scratched or worn off with abrasive use.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with mild soapy water and a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive materials that can damage the iridescent coating.
Rarity & Value
Common and widely accessible; value is relatively low, determined primarily by craftsmanship, branding, and setting rather than intrinsic mineral rarity.
Special Characteristics
Intense rainbow iridescence (flash effect) caused by thin-film deposition of metals on the crystal surface.
Lore & History
Often used in modern new age practices for aura cleansing, expanding awareness, and stimulating the higher chakras, though these are contemporary metaphysical beliefs rather than historical traditions.