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quartzes Definition


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quartz
noun
    quartzes
    1. geol.
      A common colourless mineral that is often tinged with impurities that give a wide variety of shades making it suitable as a gemstone, eg purple (amethyst), brown (cairngorm), pink (rose quartz), etc. In its pure form, it consists of silica or silicon dioxide. See also quartzite.
Derivative: quartziferous
adj
    Derivative: quartzitic
    adj
      Etymology: 18c: German.



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