Angel Aura Quartz
Angel Aura Quartz is coated quartz (vapor-deposited platinum/silver), SiO₂ + Pt/Ag surface film. In the hand, it rates 7 (coating is thinner and can wear) on the Mohs scale, and it runs pastel rainbow sheen over white or clear quartz. Soft soap-bubble pastel iridescence sitting on the surface of otherwise ordinary quartz, chips reveal plain interior.
The geology.
Angel Aura Quartz carries the formula SiO₂ + Pt/Ag surface film. It belongs to the trigonal (quartz substrate) system. On paper it is coated quartz (vapor-deposited platinum/silver).
It sits at 7 (coating is thinner and can wear) on the Mohs scale. The surface reads vitreous with iridescent sheen. Light behaviour is translucent with surface iridescence. Specific gravity runs 2.65. The streak is white. It breaks with conchoidal fracture.
Soft soap-bubble pastel iridescence sitting on the surface of otherwise ordinary quartz, chips reveal plain interior.
Expect to see it as points, clusters, tumbled or beads.
The origins.
Natural quartz (usually Arkansas, Brazil, or China) coated in vacuum chambers.
On value, the database notes: affordable; pay quartz prices, not rarity prices.
Traditional associations.
In energy work traditions, marketed for serenity and connection, the base stone is genuine quartz with a man-made finish.
Recorded here because it is part of how this material is sold, not because it is a property of the material.
Spotting the real thing.
Soft soap-bubble pastel iridescence sitting on the surface of otherwise ordinary quartz, chips reveal plain interior.
It is a treatment by definition; sellers calling it a natural rainbow crystal are misrepresenting it.
| Looks like | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| Natural iris quartz | Natural rainbows sit inside fractures, not as an even surface film |
| Opalite | Opalite is glass with a uniform internal glow, no crystal faces |
| Titanium aura | Titanium coating gives intense metallic rainbows; angel aura is pale pastel |
At-home tests.
None of these need a lab. A 10x loupe, good daylight and a steady hand cover most of what a buyer needs to know about angel aura quartz.
| Test | What you should see |
|---|---|
| By eye | Check bases and chips, coating stops where the treatment mask was |
| By eye | Iridescence follows the outer surface, not internal features |
| Quartz hardness | scratches glass |
Anything that scratches, burns or dissolves the piece is a lab job. Get it appraised rather than testing it apart.
Care & handling.
At 7 (coating is thinner and can wear) on the Mohs scale it stands up to everyday wear. It will still chip on a hard knock, so treat edges and points with respect.
It breaks with conchoidal fracture, which is worth knowing before you set it or drop it.
Warm water and a soft cloth clean almost everything. Ultrasonic tanks, steamers and household cleaners are where pieces get ruined.
A deeper look.
Extended detail on composition, sourcing, authentication and market value.
The physical record
The formula on record is SiO₂ + Pt/Ag surface film. Crystal system: Trigonal (quartz substrate). Specific gravity: 2.65. Streak: White. Cleavage and fracture: Conchoidal fracture.
How it reaches the market
Natural quartz (usually Arkansas, Brazil, or China) coated in vacuum chambers.
What it gets confused with
Natural iris quartz: Natural rainbows sit inside fractures, not as an even surface film. Opalite: Opalite is glass with a uniform internal glow, no crystal faces. Titanium aura: Titanium coating gives intense metallic rainbows; angel aura is pale pastel.
What it is worth
Affordable; pay quartz prices, not rarity prices.
Where buyers get caught
It is a treatment by definition; sellers calling it a natural rainbow crystal are misrepresenting it.
One more thing
The coating is real platinum or silver only molecules thick, bonded at around 870°C in a vacuum chamber.
An education-first guide.
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