quartz

noun

\ 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 is outfitted with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom white cabinets and a breakfast area. — Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com, "10 Chicago homes with elbow room and outdoor spaces to cure cramped, snowy winter woes," 24 Feb. 2021 The kitchen provides stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and a butler’s pantry. — Dallas News, "Bluffview draws buyers with views, location," 7 Feb. 2021 Silica sand is 95% quartz and consists of round, extremely hard granules that prop open cracks in shale rock, allowing the extraction of oil, gas and natural gas liquids. — Matt Mckinney, Star Tribune, "U.S. Supreme Court rejects suit against Winona County frac sand ban," 12 Jan. 2021 The latest wave of masks contain a host of de-puffing, fine-line-plumping actives, from caffeine and rejuvenating rose quartz to 24-karat gold. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "19 Under-Eye Patches to Banish Puffiness Once and for All," 23 Dec. 2020 The suite boasts a long walk-in closet and a bath that has a frameless glass shower with a subway tile surround, a dual vanity topped with quartz, a pair of contemporary glass-box lights, and a porcelain tile floor with radiant heat. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Home of the Week: A condo where you can park your car — and your inner child," 22 Jan. 2021 This kit comes with a rose quartz roller and a sculpty tool for Gua Sha. — Sunset Magazine, "11 Self-Care Gifts to Get Your Girls for Galentine’s Day," 19 Jan. 2021 Among the amenities, the furnished accommodations include quartz countertops, a cooktop and microwave, kitchenette table, satellite television, queen beds and a private ten-foot deck. — Anna Caplan, Dallas News, "Glamping comes to Grand Prairie’s Loyd Park," 18 Jan. 2021 Rose quartz is another popular option and is believed to help open the heart chakra. — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, "The best gua sha scraping massage tool of 2020," 15 Aug. 2020

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