What Is Rainbow Quartz (Rainbow Aura Quartz)? Is It Natural?

Quartz comes in a range of different colors. But the most striking of all is probably rainbow quartz, a glittering stone that reflects every color of the rainbow.

Rainbow quartz goes by a few different names. You may hear it called rainbow aura quartz, mystic quartz, rainbow titanium quartz, rainbow titanium aura quartz, or aurora quartz.

Sometimes it's also called opal aura quartz, angel aura quartz, or flame aura quartz. These are all accurate names for this spectacular stone.

Rainbow quartz has the same overall appearance as natural quartz, but a special coating process is responsible for its brilliant luster.

What is Rainbow Quartz (Rainbow Aura Quartz)?

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The most striking of all varieties of quartz is probably rainbow quartz, a glittering stone that reflects every color of the rainbow. It is made when natural quartz is exposed to heat and metals to give the stone a beautiful, shimmering look.

Rainbow quartz is also called rainbow aura quartz, mystic quartz, rainbow titanium quartz, rainbow titanium aura quartz, or aurora quartz.

Is Rainbow Quartz Natural? Not Completely.

Rainbow quartz doesn't occur completely naturally. It is made when natural quartz is exposed to high heat, gold, and titanium to give the stone an iridescent metallic sheen.

However, it still remains popular among gemstone collectors and jewelry lovers. Some of this may be because it's still a natural stone; it's just been altered through exposure to heat and metals.

How is Rainbow Quartz Made?

Usually, rainbow quartz is made when natural quartz is exposed to high heat, gold, and titanium. This process is called chemical vapor deposition (CVD). First, ordinary quartz is cleaned and placed in a vacuum chamber.

A heat source then evaporates the titanium and gold. The extreme heat turns the coating metals into gas. The metal ions then settle onto the quartz, creating an incredibly thin coating: it usually isn't more than two microns!

Different types of metals result in slightly different "auras," or sheens, on the quartz. Most stones sold as "rainbow quartz" are coated either with titanium alone or with titanium and gold.

If gold is used alone to coat quartz, it usually results in a delicate blue luster. This type of rainbow quartz is usually marketed as "aqua aura quartz."

Some manufacturers prefer treating quartz with a mixture of both gold and platinum. This creates a purplish-blue shine, and the resulting stone is typically called "angel aura quartz."

Less commonly, indium may be used to treat quartz. This metal creates a deep blue coloration. Since the finished product looks like tanzanite, the finished product is often called "tanzan aura quartz."

The thin layering of metal on the surface of the quartz causes optical interference. This effect is responsible for the beautiful, shimmering look that rainbow quartz is known for.

Even though rainbow quartz doesn't occur completely naturally, it still remains popular among gemstone collectors and jewelry lovers. Some of this may be because it's still a natural stone; it's just been altered through exposure to heat and metals.

Rainbow Quartz Properties

Aside from the thin metal coating, rainbow quartz has the same properties as quartz. It's a silicate mineral (formula SiO2) with a huge variation in color: it ranges from clear to black.

Normally, its luster is relatively waxy. But when it's coated, rainbow aura quartz of course has a brilliant luster.

Rainbow quartz has a Mohs hardness rating of 7. This makes it relatively hard and durable, so it's a good choice for jewelry. However, since the coating is very thin, you should still be careful when handling rainbow quartz jewelry.

Rainbow Quartz Jewelry: Beautiful and Unique

Rainbow quartz is a striking stone that reflects every color of the rainbow and is best known for its iridescent metallic sheen. This beautiful look of rainbow quartz makes it a great choice for casual and formal jewelry alike.

Despite its beauty, it's actually very affordable. You can find high-quality rainbow quartz jewelry ranging from $50 to $200.

And since metal coatings don't always attach to each quartz stone in the exact same way, each rainbow aura quartz crystal is one of a kind.

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This pretty ring is a great way to try out rainbow quartz. A faceted, teardrop-shaped quartz crystal reflects every color of the rainbow from the center of a sterling silver ring. The thin band is encrusted with small cubic zirconia stones for a tiny touch of extra sparkle.

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Rainbow Quartz Meaning

Some people refer to rainbow quartz as a "manifestation stone," meaning that it can help you turn your dreams and goals into reality. Meditation exercises like the one described in later chapters can help you get the most out of your own rainbow aura quartz.

Rainbow Quartz Healing Properties

What is rainbow quartz good for? For those in search of healing crystals, rainbow quartz is a truly outstanding stone to choose from. It has the ability to promote mental, spiritual, and physical healing.

Just like it radiates color, rainbow aura quartz also radiates positive energy. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or a generally unbalanced mood, the positive energy of rainbow quartz can help you to access positive emotions, quiet your mind, and cope with past adversities.

Wearing it or keeping it in your home is a sure way to balance out negative emotions, give you hope, and help you overcome adversity.

Even if you have a seasonal affective disorder or find that your mood lowers with the change in seasons, rainbow quartz can help.

Rainbow quartz can also increase creativity. It stimulates all seven chakras, meaning that it reaches every level of creativity.

rainbow aura quartz also promotes clarity. If you're seeking guidance and direction in life, this crystal can help you see clearly and without bias. With that newfound clarity, it becomes much easier to quiet your mind, evaluate your current situation in life, and choose the best path going forward.

Since rainbow quartz is a highly soothing stone, it also can help bring you relief from physical pain. This is especially true if you have lingering pain from a past injury. 

How to Use Rainbow Quartz Crystals?

If you want to really connect with your rainbow quartz and benefit from it as much as you can, meditating with it is a great place to start.

Try lying down in a quiet place, setting the stone on your solar plexus. In this part of the meditation, you'll focus on connecting the rainbow quartz to each of the seven chakras. The chakras are centers of energy in the body, and rainbow quartz has the power to connect with each one. Each chakra has a corresponding color.

Begin with red for the root chakra. To do this, focus on the red reflections in the stone while taking in seven deep breaths. From here, you just need to focus on each chakra's color in turn, taking in seven deep breaths for each one. The next color to focus on is orange, the color of the sacral chakra.

Then focus on gold for the color of the solar plexus, then green for the heart chakra, blue for the throat chakra, purple for your third eye, and finally white for the crown chakra.

Now that you're connected to the crystal itself, set your intention. It can be as small as getting through the day in peace or as major as deciding on a career change. The crystal will radiate your intent as well as its own positive energy.

If you wish, you can keep the crystal on you at all times. So you may wish to use a rainbow quartz ring or other pieces of jewelry in your meditation and then wear it throughout the day.

To Conclude

Whether you're looking for a decorative stone, a healing crystal, or a cool new piece of jewelry, rainbow quartz is a great choice! This pretty and unique stone can transform your life and style—all without making a significant dent in your wallet.

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