rock crystal

noun

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The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 His jewelry pieces are almost always made of common materials such as silver, steel and rock crystal and are roughly handcrafted. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Its face of polished rock crystal bears tiny bubbles for aqueous intrigue. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024 This was followed by a rock crystal and diamond faceted cuff bracelet, circa 1934. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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rock crystal

noun
: transparent quartz

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