quartz

\ ˈkwȯrts

Definition of quartz

1 : a mineral consisting of silicon dioxide occurring in colorless and transparent or colored hexagonal crystals or in crystalline masses

2 : a quartz crystal that when placed in an electric field oscillates at a constant frequency and is used to control devices which require precise regulation a quartz watch

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Recent Examples on the Web The kitchen includes Viking appliances, Italian glass backsplash, quartz countertops and an island. — chicagotribune.com, "Ravenswood home with 6 bedrooms: $1.1M," 30 Nov. 2019 An easy-clean Caesarstone quartz countertop is paired with a Grothouse wood surface that has a charging pad built right in (meaning no tangled cords cluttering up your kitchen). — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, "The Kitchen and Breakfast Room That Make You Look Forward to Cooking," 14 Oct. 2019 Exemptions were granted on certain kinds of wood-laminate flooring, equipment used to produce engineered quartz countertops, bulldozers, forklifts, portable concrete mixers, chain-link fencing, woodworking tools and equipment. — NBC News, "Trump lifts some tariffs, in sign trade war is inflicting harm on U.S. economy," 20 Sep. 2019 The kitchen includes a white quartz island, custom Italian cabinetry, a 48-inch Thermador freezer and refrigerator, Wolf range and oven, Miele convection oven and a wine refrigerator. — chicagotribune.com, "Gold Coast penthouse with 47-foot terrace: $1.8M," 19 Nov. 2019 There’s no proof that rose quartz really brings love, or that citrine generates energy, or that tourmaline can banish negativity. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "Crystals’ Resurgence in the Self-Care Age," 20 Aug. 2019 Quartz Engineered quartz has become more popular in recent years as an alternative to natural stone. — Jeff Reina, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Choosing the right countertop when remodeling," 2 Nov. 2019 Heidi Gardner Gardner was in garden attire in a floral Badgley Mischka dress and rose quartz-colored Cult Gaia box bag with a beaded handle. — Lindsay Weinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "Emmys: 8 Statement Clutches Carried by Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and More," 23 Sep. 2019 After applying a mix of serums, moisturizers, and oils, Moore will sometimes reach for a rose quartz sculpting tool to activate blood flow in her face. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Watch Demi Moore's Nightly Skin Care Routine," 18 Sep. 2019

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