quartz

• 一种坚硬、有光泽的矿物，主要成分是二氧化硅，常见于砂岩、花岗岩等多种岩石中；也指无色透明的石英，或石英玻璃。

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.

1. Crystalline mineralB2formal

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

   结晶矿物

   • 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.

   同义词crystalrock crystal

2. Synthetic glassC1formal

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

   石英玻璃

   • 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.

   同义词quartz glass