What is Aura Rainbow Quartz and How Is It Made?

What Is Rainbow Aura Quartz?

Aura quartz is a type of quartz that has been enhanced with a combination of titanium and niobium. This process, called vacuum deposition, creates an iridescent metallic sheen on the surface of the crystal. Aura quartz is available in a variety of colors, including gold, silver, rainbow, and opal.

Metal-coated crystals are natural crystals, such as quartz, whose surface has been coated with metal to give them an iridescent metallic sheen.

Crystals treated this way are used as gemstones and for other decorative purposes. Possible coatings include gold (resulting in a stone called aqua aura), indium, titanium, niobium and copper. Other names for crystals treated so include; angel aura, flame aura, opal aura or rainbow quartz.

What is Aura Rainbow Quartz and How Is It Made?

Aura Quartz Crystal Cluster

How is aura Quartz made?

Aqua aura is created in a vacuum chamber from quartz crystals and gold vapour by vapour deposition. The quartz is heated to 871 °C (1600 °F) in a vacuum, and then gold vapor is added to the chamber.

Aura quartz is made through a process called vacuum deposition. In this process, the quartz crystal is placed in a vacuum chamber and heated to a high temperature. A vaporized metal, such as titanium or niobium, is then introduced into the chamber and deposited onto the surface of the crystal. The metal bonds to the crystal and creates an iridescent metallic sheen.

The color of the aura quartz depends on the type of metal that is used. Gold aura quartz is created using gold, silver aura quartz is created using silver, rainbow aura quartz is created using a combination of titanium and niobium, and opal aura quartz is created using niobium.

The brilliant color of flame aura is the result of optical interference effects produced by layers of titanium. Since only electricity is used to deposit the titanium layers and create these colors, very little heat is involved and the integrity of the crystal is maintained. The crystal does not become brittle or prone to breakage as with other treatments.

The steps on how aura quartz is made

The quartz crystal is cleaned and polished.
The crystal is placed in a vacuum chamber.
The chamber is evacuated to remove all air.
The crystal is heated to a high temperature.
A vaporized metal, such as titanium or niobium, is introduced into the chamber.
The metal bonds to the surface of the crystal.
The crystal is cooled.
The crystal is removed from the chamber.

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lemon Quartz, sunshine aura Quartz, rose aura Quartz , ruby aura Quartz.
Credit: Nathan Almeyda

Types of Aura Quartz

Rainbow Aura Quartz: This iridescent quartz is created by bonding titanium and niobium to the surface. It's said to promote joy, love, and peace, and is associated with all the chakras.

Angel Aura Quartz: This iridescent quartz is created by bonding platinum and silver to the surface. It's associated with angelic realms, spiritual connection, and pure energy.

Aqua Aura Quartz: This beautiful blue quartz is created by bonding gold to the surface. It's said to promote peace, tranquility, and communication.

Flame Aura Quartz: This fiery orange stone gets its color from a titanium coating. It's linked to creativity, passion, and transformation.

Tanzanite Aura Quartz: This vibrant purple stone combines titanium and niobium for its unique color. It's believed to promote intuition, psychic abilities, and spiritual awareness.

Rose Aura Quartz: Rose Aura Quartz is created by bonding platinum and gold to clear quartz. It has a delicate pink or rosy hue, imparting a soft and gentle energy.

Titanium Aura Quartz: This iridescent rainbow stone is coated with titanium, representing strength, willpower, and protection.

Sunshine Aura Quartz: This bright yellow stone is coated with gold and platinum, symbolizing happiness, optimism, and confidence.

Ruby Aura Quartz: Displays a deep red to pink color with a vibrant rainbow sheen due to gold and platinum coating. Associated with passion, energy, and motivation.

Angel Aura Spirit Quartz
Credit: Daniel Virgadaula

Care and Use

Aura Rainbow Quartz is a relatively delicate stone and should be handled with care. It is not recommended for use in jewelry that will be exposed to a lot of wear and tear. It can be cleaned with warm soapy water and should be dried soft cloth.

Titanium Quartz

Aura Rainbow Quartz is a beautiful and unique gemstone that is said to have a number of metaphysical properties. Whether or not you believe in these properties, it is a beautiful stone that can add a touch of color and sparkle to your life.