plural of quartz

The extraction of quartz from the earth, and moreover the subsequent extraction of gold from quartz. / The penetration of another rock or of earth by quartz.

(mineralogy) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

plural of quartz clock

A pinkish to reddish-colored type of quartz. / A light rosy pink color like that of the gem.

plural of rose quartz

plural of milky quartz

plural of quartz schist

plural of quartz-diorite

(mineralogy) A common form of crystalline quartz that is white in color.