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Definitions for Quartz

[1] one of the commonest minerals, silicon dioxide, SiO2 , having many varieties that differ in color, luster, etc., and occurring either in masses (as agate, bloodstone, chalcedony, jasper, etc.) or in crystals (as rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, etc.): the chief constituent of sand and sandstone, and an important constituent of many other rocks. It is piezoelectric and used to control the frequencies of radio transmitters.
[2] a colourless mineral often tinted by impurities, found in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of glass, abrasives, and cement, and also as a gemstone; the violet-purple variety is amethyst, the brown variety is cairngorm, the yellow variety is citrine, and the pink variety is rose quartz. Composition: silicon dioxide. Formula: SiO 2 . Crystal structure: hexagonal
[3] short for quartz glass

Words nearby Quartz

quarterstaff, quartet, quartic, quartile, quarto, quartz, quartz clock, quartz crystal, quartz glass, quartz lamp, quartz movement

Origin of Quartz

First recorded in 1750–60, quartz is from the German word Quarz

Words that may be confused with Quartz

quarts, quartz

Other words from Quartz

quartz·ose [kwawrt -sohs] /ˈkwɔrt soʊs/ , quartz·ous [kwawrt -suh  s] /ˈkwɔrt səs/ , adjective

Word origin for Quartz

C18: from German Quarz, of Slavic origin