Mineral Species: Quartz + precious metal
Chemical Formula: SiO2 + precious metals
Hardness: 7
Crystal System: Trigonal
Colour: Various according to bonded surface metal, but all iridescent
Typical Appearance: Aura Quartz is created through atomic vapour deposition. The outer surface of clear Quartz becomes bonded with atoms of different metals, just a few atoms thick, creating beautiful colour and iridescence. The different precious metals and combinations of metals create a wonderful variety of vibrant colours.
Birthstone: Aquarius (although in some systems it is considered an Astrological Stone for all signs)
Chakra Alignment: Crown; affects all Chakras
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: From the remarkable aura surrounding specimens.
The combination of Quartz with precious metals such as Gold, Silver, Platinum and other rare or trace metals creates an intense radiant energy which emanates from the different varities of Aura Quartz according to the different combination of metals present. In addition, the varying colours are able to highly stimulate the relevant chakra, and to a lesser degree the multi-colour iridescence exhibited by all Aura Quartz stimulates all of the chakras. As the deposition only affects the quartz as a thin outer coating, it stimulates and enhances the outer layers of the quartz's energy field. Aura quartz is therefore used primarily to enhance and stimulate our own 'subtle bodies', the aura, or layers of energy surrounding our physical selves, while the inner crystal still holds the same core energy as untreated clear quartz.
Composition: Quartz + Silver & Platinum
Colour: Clear with opalescent / pearly iridescence
Chakra Alignment: Crown; affects all Chakras
Angel Aura integrates the individual properties of clear quartz, silver and platinum. The combination of the clear quartz with the pure Crown Chakra metals creates a strong connection with spirit. Similar to Aqua Aura, Angel Aura fills the body with clear, white light, strengthening life force, and opens the Crown Chakra, creating a clear connection with the higher realms, particularly the angelic realm. It, too, can be used to clear the body’s energy field.
Composition: Quartz + 24ct Gold
Colour: Pale aqua blue with opalescent / pearly iridescence
Chakra Alignment: Throat
Aqua Aura embraces the qualities of both quartz and gold. The clear quartz works on a higher, more spiritual level, while pure gold aligns with the lower, earthly chakras, meaning that Aqua Aura creates an unusual combination, making you very aware of the physical body, including any illness, imbalances and deficiencies, while at the same time being open to the spiritual. Its beautiful aqua colour sooths and clears the Throat Chakra, aiding communication with both the physical and angelic realms, and leaves the user open to channel, if that is what is desired. It also relaxes the respiratory system, easing breathing in asthma sufferers. Aqua aura fills the body with light, generating warmth, and a sense of being both substantial and large. Many healers use it to clear the aura, or subtle bodies.
Composition: Quartz + 24ct Gold & Iron
Colour: Honey brown with subtle iridescence
Composition: Quartz + Cobalt
Colour: Blue / purple with vivid rainbow iridescence
Composition: Quartz + Titanium
Colour: Gold with vivid rainbow iridescence
Composition: Quartz + 24ct Gold & Iron
Colour: Orange with subtle iridescence
Composition: Quartz + 24ct Gold & Indium
Colour: Tanzanite blue with subtle iridescence