Crystal Database

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Cobalt Aura Quartz

Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral belonging to the Quartz group. Quartz is the most abundant mineral on Earth, found in most geological environments and a component in most rock types. Quartz varieties include microcrystalline Chalcedony types (each variety has its own page); and macrocrystalline Quartz types, which is clear in its purest form. Impure varieties include Amethyst, Citrine, Smokey Quartz and the massive variety Cobalt Aura Quartz (each variety has its own page).

Quartz, also known as Rock Crystal, is further named after the growth types Phantom, Elestial, Double Terminated; locality Tibetan Black, Herkimer Diamond; inclusions Rutile, Tourmalinated; artificial coatings Aqua Aura, Opal Aura; and synthetic production Siberian Blue, Green; and that’s to name but a few (each has its own page).

Cobalt Aura Quartz is the trade name of an attractive metallic blue Quartz. The surface treatment is proprietary, but is believed to involve a Cobalt based coating that is deposited by spraying at high temperatures. Cobalt Aura Quartz has a metallic sheen and a substantial dichroic appearance. The surface coating cannot be removed once applied.

Fine Cobalt Aura clusters make desirable collectors pieces.

Metaphysical Properties

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Cobalt Aura Quartz actualises creative pursuits, removes self limiting blocks, and stimulates the imagination.

Cobalt Aura lifts the mood, and during contemplation helps to maintain a state of grace and inner peace.

Cobalt Aura stimulates third eye visioning and lends itself to being programmed for clairvoyant purposes.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Cobalt Aura Quartz helps to boost the immune system, and helps to combat infections.

Cobalt Aura Quartz assists in the treatment of cellular disorders.

Colour:

blue

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Class:

Silicate, Quartz Group

Group:

Hexagonal, rhombohedral terminations

Formations:

clusters of pyramids on a geode base. Also occurs as tall prismatic crystals, short stubby crystals, in drusy aggregates, massive, in geodes, and as rounded river worn stones.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

SiO₂

Hardness:

7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Milky Quartz, Cobalt Aura Quartz, Smokey Quartz.

Coesite, Cristobalite, Keatite, Lechatelierite, Moganite, Stishovite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.