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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Rose quartz is a soft pink–color crystal believed to carry a very soothing energy to promote love and acceptance of ourselves and others. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "How to Give the Gift of Wellness, According to Miranda Kerr," 17 Dec. 2018 There were small pieces of quartz bearing the tell-tale shock patterns seen in rocks smashed by impacts. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Huge, previously unknown impact crater found beneath Greenland’s ice," 18 Nov. 2018 Rose quartz, alpaca, and brass metal ground the hand created offering of clutches, necklaces, cuffs, and rings. — Priya Rao, Town & Country, "California Dreamin'," 15 Jan. 2014 Inside, an open floorplan and high ceilings are complemented by French oak eight-inch hardwood floors, waterfall quartz countertops, walnut motorized cabinetry, custom leaded crystal light fixtures, and furnishings by WRJ Interiors. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Mod mountain retreat asks $11.9M," 9 Nov. 2018 Amethyst is actually really good for anxiety, and then the clear quartz is just good to have around. — Dani Deahl, The Verge, "What’s In Your Bag, Alison Wonderland?," 24 Aug. 2018 In 2010, 73% of responding members reported using quartz in their kitchen projects. — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, "Quartz Countertops Are Now More Popular Than Granite Countertops In The Kitchen," 2 Mar. 2017 They were all made from quartzite and quartz, likely from the nearby Qinling Mountains and related rivers that would send rocks towards the excavation site. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Chinese Cave Tools Point To Earliest Known Human Migration," 13 July 2018 The recalled flavors and brands include: EconoMax Neapolitan, 4 quartz. — William Axford, Houston Chronicle, "H-E-B issues voluntary recall for certain types of ice cream, sherbet," 30 May 2018

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