What Is Druzy Titanium?

You may be interested in learning about druzy titanium if you are partial to colorful and iridescent jewelry. Druzy titanium jewelry results from a combination of natural and man-made processes.

Formation

Druze, or druse, is a layer of tiny crystals that forms inside the cavity of a rock or on a rock's surface. Druzy quartz, for example, results from the rapid cooling of silica deposited on a rock by water. Druze can form on a variety of mineral surfaces.

Appearance

Titanium is one of several metals that are sometimes applied to druze to enhance its appearance. In a vacuum chamber a thin layer of titanium vapor is deposited on the druze crystals. Titanium intensifies the color of the underlying crystals and gives them an iridescent appearance.

Uses

Druzy titanium is used to make a variety of jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants. The popularity and expense of druzy titanium jewelry has led to the manufacturing of fake druzy titanium on the jewelry market.

References

• Druzy Crystals
• Drusy Facts, Information and Description
• Druzy Titanium

Resources

• eBay Guides: Spot Fake Titanium Drusy