Peace in the Midst of Chaos with Rainbow Aura Quartz

Updated July 16, 2023 by Alexandre Baillairge

Rainbow aura quartz, also sold as angel aura, is natural quartz bonded with a thin layer of titanium and gold, which gives it its rainbow, oil-on-water shine. It is a man-made finish on a real crystal, and in crystal lore it is a stone of peace and calm, often used in meditation. Here is how it is made, where it comes from, and what people use it for.

The Physical Properties of Rainbow Aura Quartz

Rainbow Aura's multi-coloured appearance is produced by coating Quartz crystals with titanium and gold in a process called chemical vapour deposition or CVD. In this process, Quartz is heated to about 600 to 1100 °C in a vacuum chamber to permanently bond titanium and gold atoms to the surface of the crystals. The result? An iridescence that gets even more dazzling when light shines on the crystal.

Rainbow Aura is highly durable, with a hardness rating of 7 on the Mohs scale. It can be transparent to opaque. It is produced in various parts of the world, including Brazil, China, and India.

The History of Rainbow Aura Quartz

For centuries, people have been trying to discover ways to manufacture gold and other elements. Among these attempts is to come up with a technique to meld crystals and metals together. Then scientists developed CVD, which bonds a thin film of titanium and gold to the surface of Quartz. This led to the creation of Rainbow Aura Quartz. It is said that it was first produced in the US.

The Lore of Rainbow Aura Quartz

Rainbow Aura and other Aura Quartz crystals have been around since the 1980s. They've been widely used for jewelry making and in crystal practice, where they are linked with expanded awareness and spiritual growth.

In the world of healing crystals, many practitioners prefer natural and untreated stones. But Aura Quartz possesses synergistic properties that set it apart from other man-made crystals. This is why the crystal is widely used today in meditation.

Crystal users believe that Rainbow Aura can assist in communicating with the angels and spirit guides so one can receive divine wisdom. Many people carry the crystal on stressful days as a reminder to stay calm and positive. Rainbow Quartz points are also used to charge and enhance the energy of other crystals.

The Metaphysical Properties of Rainbow Aura Quartz

In crystal lore, it is linked with positive energy and a light spirit, and many people meditate with it when they want a peaceful, quiet moment. Rainbow Aura is also traditionally used to draw out and remember lessons from past incarnations, connecting one to their spirit-led purpose.

Rainbow Aura is linked to throat chakra. As such, it is traditionally linked with clear communication, loving relationships and caring for family. Being a universal crystal, Rainbow Aura is also said to unblock and align all chakras.

Note: There is no scientific evidence that crystals affect health. All information published here is purely for educational and cultural interest.