Aura Quartz is natural quartz finished with a delicate iridescent coating that gives it a soft rainbow shimmer. Real quartz crystal is bonded with a fine layer of metal, producing the pearly play of pink, gold, green, and blue that shifts across the surface as it catches the light. These tumbled pieces keep the clarity and feel of natural quartz underneath, with the added glow of the aura finish on top. Each stone is polished smooth, and because the base is natural crystal, the clarity and internal character vary from piece to piece.
Aura Quartz Features
- Natural quartz with an applied iridescent aura coating
- Soft rainbow shimmer of pink, gold, green, and blue
- Clear-to-milky natural quartz base
- Tumbled and polished to a smooth finish
- Roughly 1 to 1.5 inches, about 5 oz per piece
- Sold individually as one hand-picked stone
Aura Quartz Benefits
Aura quartz has a gentle, magical shimmer that ordinary clear quartz doesn't, since the thin metallic finish throws soft rainbow flashes that shift as you turn the stone, giving it an ethereal, iridescent glow. Because the base is genuine quartz, it keeps the clarity and pleasing weight of a natural crystal while adding that pearly color play on the surface. The soft iridescence makes it a popular display and gift stone, especially for anyone drawn to rainbow and pastel tones, and the smooth polish is comfortable to hold.
Aura Quartz Materials
Aura Quartz is natural quartz (silicon dioxide) that has been treated with a bonded metallic coating, typically titanium, platinum, or similar, applied in a vacuum process that fuses a microscopically thin layer to the crystal, creating the permanent iridescent sheen. The quartz base rates 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, though the surface coating is more delicate than the stone itself and can wear with heavy abrasion. The aura finish is an applied enhancement, not a natural color.
Aura Quartz Usage Tips
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasives that could scratch the coating
- Handle by rolling in the palm rather than rubbing, to preserve the aura finish
- Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage the coating
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to best preserve the iridescence
- Store apart from harder stones so the surface coating isn't scratched
Disclaimer
Size, shape, and finish may vary from the photos. The quartz base is natural, so clarity and internal features differ from piece to piece, and the aura is an applied coating.