Description

Aura Quartz crystals are created in a vacuum chamber from quartz and metal vapor using a process called vapor deposition. First, the quartz is heated to 871 degrees Celsius in a vacuum, and then the metal vapor is added to the chamber. The atoms fuse to the crystals surface giving it the metallic sheen. Aura Quartz coatings include gold, indium, titanium, cobalt, and copper, along with other metals. Using a method called magnetron ionization; the metal is fused to the crystals surface using the natural electrostatic charges of the crystal. The rainbow effect is created as the result of optical interference produced by the layers of metal. Very little heat is used in the process of creating Aura Quartz so the integrity of the crystal is preserved and the crystal does not become brittle or prone to breakage. There are several varieties of Aura Quartz: Rainbow Aura Quartz is known for its intense rainbow metallic sheen, created by titanium coating. Golden Aura Quartz is also known as Imperial Gold Quartz. It is coated with a combination of iron and titanium to give it its golden rainbow sheen. Cobalt Aura Quartz is clear quartz bonded with cobalt, it exhibits vivid shades of metallic blue, violet, and gold mixed. Flame Aura Quartz is clear quartz bonded with titanium and niobium that produces very deep blue, violet, and golden metallic crystals.

65mm x 67mm