quartz

A hard, glossy mineral composed of silicon dioxide, found in many types of rocks such as sandstone and granite; also refers to a colorless, nearly pure silica glass.

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1. Crystalline mineral B2 formal

   A hard, glossy mineral composed of silicon dioxide, found in many types of rocks such as sandstone and granite.

   • The geologist identified a large quartz crystal in the cave.
   • Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.
   • The sand on the beach sparkled because it contained tiny quartz particles.

   🌐معدن بلوري

   المرادفات: crystalrock crystal

2. Synthetic glass C1 formal

   A colorless, transparent glass made from nearly pure silica, often used in scientific and industrial applications.

   • The laboratory used quartz glass for the high-temperature experiment.
   • Quartz glass is valued for its ability to withstand extreme heat.
   • The watch face was made of synthetic quartz for durability.

   🌐زجاج الكوارتز

   المرادفات: quartz glass

• quartzes plural form
• quartzes' possessive plural form
• quartz's possessive singular form