Where is Aqua Aura Quartz found?
SiO2 with gold coating
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Open the appAqua Aura Quartz occurs in specific geological environments. Knowing where to look, and in what kind of rock, is the difference between going home empty-handed and finding a great specimen.
Where to find Aqua Aura Quartz
Not naturally occurring
Aqua Aura Quartz is a man-made product. The base quartz crystals are sourced from various quartz-producing localities worldwide, such as Brazil, Arkansas (USA), and Madagascar. The treatment process is performed in specialized facilities.
Collecting tips
- Distinguishing from Natural Minerals. Aqua Aura Quartz's intense, uniform, and iridescent blue metallic sheen is a key indicator of its artificial nature. Natural blue minerals like blue topaz or kyanite will have a different luster and color saturation, and will not exhibit the same metallic iridescence.
- Identifying the Base Quartz. Examine any areas where the coating might be thin or absent (e.g., around the base or fractured surfaces) to observe the natural appearance of the underlying quartz, which is typically clear, milky, or smoky.
- Scratch Test (Caution Advised). While not recommended for valuable specimens, a very light scratch with a steel tool on an inconspicuous area might reveal the underlying quartz if the coating is thin, but this can damage the specimen. The coating itself is very durable.
Quick Check
- Color:
- Iridescent blue with metallic sheen
- Luster:
- Metallic to sub-metallic
- Streak:
- White (of the underlying quartz, as the coating is too thin to produce a streak)
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