Aura Quartz

What is Aura Quartz?

Aura Quartz is Rock Crystal onto which a wafer thin layer of precious metal has been applied in a vacuum chamber. The core is therefore ordinary Quartz, pure silicon dioxide (SiO2) with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. The striking shine and colour come from the metal coating: gold creates the clear blue of Aqua Aura, while platinum and silver form the pearly rainbow of Angel Aura. During the process the crystal is heated, after which the metal vapour bonds permanently to the surface. This is how the characteristic iridescent shimmer is created. Aura Quartz is therefore a treated stone: natural Quartz with a modern, glittering finish.

Meaning and History of Aura Quartz

The word aura refers to the visible glow that seems to hover around the stone, like a halo or energy field. Aura Quartz is a modern creation: the first variety, Aqua Aura, was developed in the late 1980s using a vapour technique that originally came from industry. The underlying Rock Crystal, however, carries a much older symbolism of light and clarity, long attributed to Quartz. These two layers come together in Aura Quartz: the purifying power of Quartz and the glittering, cheerful presence of the coating. In the modern crystal world the stone therefore stands for a high vibration, joy and spiritual connection.

Physical Properties Aura Quartz

On an energetic level, Aura Quartz is valued above all for its uplifting, brightening effect. Like ordinary Rock Crystal, the stone is seen as an amplifier, but the metal coating adds a light, sparkling quality to it. Many people experience that Aura Quartz makes them more awake and fresh, as if more light and air are coming in. After a period of heaviness, the stone can support the return of your resilience and zest for life. Aura Quartz is also used to recharge your own energy and to make the atmosphere in a room feel lighter. In this way the stone acts as an energetic ally that lifts you up when everything feels heavy and muted.

Please note: gemstones can offer support on an emotional and energetic level, but are never a substitute for medical or professional care. If you have any complaints or concerns, always consult your physician.

Aura Quartz and Joy

Aura Quartz is the stone par excellence for moments when your mood is muted and the colour seems to drain from your days. Its glittering, cheerful energy invites you to let in lightness, optimism and wonder again. Hold the stone in your hand at a moment when you feel low, breathe calmly and let its shimmer fill your attention for a while. Place a tumbled stone or point on your nightstand or desk, so the light atmosphere keeps surrounding you throughout the day. If you prefer to keep Aura Quartz close, a bracelet or pendant holds the cheerful vibration near your body. Many people find that the stone helps them feel room for pleasure and wonder again after a difficult phase.

Spiritual Properties

Spiritually, Aura Quartz is seen as a stone with a distinctly high vibration. It combines the versatile, amplifying power of Quartz with the light, refined energy of the precious metals on its surface. This makes the stone beloved for meditation and energetic work: it helps you open up to insight, joy and connection with your higher self. Angel Aura is often used to seek contact with a subtler, angelic sense of support, while Aqua Aura emphasizes clear expression and truthful communication. Aura Quartz is also used to cleanse and protect your own energy field, so you more easily stay within your own light. For sensitive people, the stone can help to release heaviness and stand in life more lightly and optimistically again. In this way Aura Quartz brings shimmer and movement where energy has become dull or stuck.

How to Use Aura Quartz?

• Wear Aura Quartz as jewellery, for example an Aura Quartz bracelet or pendant, so its cheerful energy travels with you all day.
• Place a tumbled stone or point on your nightstand or in the living room to keep the atmosphere light and airy.
• Hold the stone in your hand during meditation to open yourself to a higher vibration and spiritual connection.
• Place Aura Quartz on your chest or throat during a moment of rest, so the stone can support joy and clear expression.

Types and Varieties of Aura Quartz

• Angel Aura: Rock Crystal with a coating of platinum and silver, showing a pearly rainbow shimmer. This soft variety is loved for its high, angelic vibration.
• Aqua Aura: Rock Crystal covered with gold, giving a clear, sky blue colour. Aqua Aura is often connected with communication and clear expression.
• Flame Aura, also called Titanium Aura: Rock Crystal with a coating of titanium and niobium, showing a dark, multicoloured rainbow shine. This variety has a lively, activating presence.
• Rose Aura: Rock Crystal with a coating of platinum, giving a warm, pink glow that resonates with softness and self love.

Beautiful Gemstone Combinations

Amethyst

Amethyst is the stone of calm and stillness, and forms a lovely counterpart to the sparkling energy of Aura Quartz. Where Aura Quartz lifts and brightens, Amethyst brings depth and quiet. Together they support a meditation that feels both cheerful and grounded.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz stands for softness and love for yourself. The warm, gentle energy of Rose Quartz complements the airy joy of Aura Quartz with tenderness and comfort. This combination is lovely in periods when you want to both brighten up and be gentle with yourself.

Labradorite

Labradorite is known as the stone that protects your aura and deepens your intuition. While Aura Quartz lifts and opens your energy field, Labradorite keeps that field sheltered and steady. This keeps you open to the high vibration without feeling drained or overstimulated too quickly.

Properties

• Hardness: 7 (Mohs scale)
• Density: 2.65 g/cm³
• Composition: SiO2, with a fine coating of precious metals such as gold, platinum, silver and titanium
• Crystal structure: trigonal
• Colour: iridescent, depending on the coating, from sky blue and pearl to rainbow

Locations

• Brazil
• United States
• Madagascar
• China

Zodiac Signs

Aquarius

Aquarius loves renewal and a fresh, open minded outlook, and therefore resonates strongly with the light vibration of Aura Quartz. The stone supports Aquarius in staying open to inspiration and new insights. This keeps this airy sign clear and optimistic.

Pisces

Pisces is sensitive and spiritually inclined, and feels at home with the high, subtle energy of Aura Quartz. The stone helps Pisces connect with their own intuition without disappearing into heaviness. This makes dreaming and feeling light and joyful again.

Gemini

Gemini is curious and communicative, and fits beautifully with the clear expression of Aura Quartz. The stone supports Gemini in putting thoughts into words lightly and clearly. This keeps this lively sign playful and connected.

Chakras

Crown Chakra

The Crown Chakra connects you with awareness and the higher self, and naturally resonates with the high vibration of Aura Quartz. The stone supports the feeling of spiritual connection and light here. A stone placed here during meditation strengthens the openness to insight.

Third Eye Chakra

The Third Eye Chakra is the centre of intuition and clear seeing. Aura Quartz helps to open this Chakra, so you more easily trust your inner knowing. In this way the stone supports insight and wonder.

Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra revolves around communication and expressing yourself clearly, and suits the blue Aqua Aura in particular. The refined energy of Aura Quartz helps your words flow lightly and sincerely. This makes it easier to say what is going on inside you.

Care

Aura Quartz needs a little more care than ordinary Rock Crystal, because the fine metal coating is sensitive to wear. For that reason, do not clean the stone under water and do not let it soak: prolonged contact with water and abrasion can dull the shine. Only wipe the stone gently with a dry, soft cloth. Cleansing it energetically is best done dry, for example through the smoke of Sage or Palo Santo, or by placing the stone on Rock Crystal Chips or Hematite Chips overnight. Charging can be done beautifully by moonlight on the windowsill. The Quartz core and the coating do not fade in soft light, so charging it briefly in the soft morning sun is possible too, but avoid prolonged, bright sun and heat.

More information about the cleansing and charging of gemstones can be found in our blog "The cleansing and charging of gemstones".

Frequently Asked Questions about Aura Quartz

What does Aura Quartz mean?

The word aura refers to the glow that seems to hover around the stone, like a halo. Aura Quartz is Rock Crystal with a thin metal coating and symbolizes a high vibration, joy and spiritual connection.

Can Aura Quartz get wet?

No, it is better not to clean Aura Quartz under water. The fine metal coating can dull through water and abrasion, so only wipe the stone gently with a dry cloth.

Can Aura Quartz be placed in sunlight?

The coating and the Quartz core do not fade in soft light, so charging it briefly in the soft morning sun is fine. Do avoid prolonged, bright sun and heat, and charge the stone by moonlight for preference.

Which Chakra is associated with Aura Quartz?

Aura Quartz resonates most strongly with the Crown Chakra and the Third Eye Chakra, the centres of awareness and intuition. The blue Aqua Aura also connects beautifully with the Throat Chakra.

Where is the best place to put Aura Quartz?

On your nightstand or desk, Aura Quartz keeps the atmosphere light and cheerful. During meditation the stone comes into its own in your hand or on your chest.

Summary

Aura Quartz is Rock Crystal with a wafer thin coating of precious metals, which gives the stone its distinctive iridescent shimmer. It is a modern, treated stone that combines the purifying power of Quartz with a light, cheerful presence. On an energetic level, Aura Quartz lifts your mood, brings joy and lightness and supports spiritual connection and clear expression. It resonates with the Crown Chakra, the Third Eye Chakra and the Throat Chakra, and suits Aquarius, Pisces and Gemini beautifully. Clean it dry, without water, and charge it by moonlight.

If you have any questions about Aura Quartz, please do not hesitate to contact Kristalmeester. We are happy to help.