Quarz

Definitions of Quarz
  1. noun
    a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities
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    Bergkristall, Kristall
    a clear quartz used in making electronic and optical equipment
    Rauchquarz
    a smoky yellow or brown quartz
    Amethyst
    a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
    Chalcedon, Chalzedon, Milchquarz
    a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz
    Citrin, Zitrin
    semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz
    Rosenquarz
    a translucent rose-red variety of quartz used for ornaments
    Achat
    an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
    Blutstein
    green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
    Karneol
    a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
    Onyx
    a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
    Sarder
    a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
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    Mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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