rock crystal

noun

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Frédéric Boucheron was the first jeweler to use rock crystal—material that was not considered as precious at the time. Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 There are also the Gloria earrings, elongated chandeliers set with diamonds and rock crystal or blue topaz. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Early Egyptians used it in the form of rock crystal to make beads and small vases. Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock crystal

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First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock crystal was in 1666

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“Rock crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20crystal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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rock crystal

noun
: transparent quartz

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