Meaning & use
quartz
A hard, common mineral made of silicon and oxygen, often found as clear or colored crystals.
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The necklace was set with a small piece of polished pink quartz.
Quartz crystals are used inside many watches to keep accurate time.
A note on using this word
Quartz is prized both as a gemstone and for its precise vibration frequency, which is why it is used in clocks and watches.
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