quartz

Definitions of quartz
  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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    types:
    cristal de roche
    a clear quartz used in making electronic and optical equipment
    strass
    an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
    type of:
    matière minérale, minéral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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