Aura Quartz
A variety of Quartz
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What is Aura Quartz?
Aura Quartz is a mineral artificially made for decorative purposes. It is actually made from quartz that has been enhanced with metal to achieve a metallic sheen, and it comes in a variety of colors, depending on the coating. The most common metals used with aura Quartz are gold, copper, indium, titanium, and niobium.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.544-1.553
- Birefringence
- 0.009
- Pleochroism
- Weakly dichroic
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.013
Discover Values
Rarity
3.7out of 5.0
74%
Popularity
3.8out of 5.0
76%
Beauty
4.2out of 5.0
84%
Cultural Value
3.6out of 5.0
72%
Collection Value
4.0out of 5.0
80%
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Aura Quartz Localities Map
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Aura Quartz in powdered form can be toxic due to its Crystalline Silica content.
- ⚠️Physical Toxicity: Quartz, silica, crystalline silica and flint are non-toxic materials, but very fine dust containing quartz, known as respirable crystalline silicon (RCS), can cause serious and fatal lung disease. Lapidaries should exercise caution when cutting silica.
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Aura Quartz?
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Iridescent, colorful
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7
- Density
- 2.64 - 2.69 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous, Metallic
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- SiO2
- Elements
- O, Si
Also Known As
Aura QuartzTanzine Aura Quartz
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