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[[Image:Quartz.jpg|thumb|300px]]'''Quartz''' is the most common [[mineral]] found on earth.  More accurately, Silicon Dioxide, quartz has a chemical composition of SiO₂ arranged in a repeating lattice forming [[crystal|crystals]].  If the quartz is pure it would be clear, but the colored variations are created because of impurities in the crystal.

[[Image:Quartz.jpg|thumb|300px]]'''Quartz''' is the most common [[mineral]] found on [[earth]].  More accurately, Silicon Dioxide, quartz has a chemical composition of SiO₂ arranged in a repeating lattice forming [[crystal]]s.  Pure quartz is clear, but colored variations are created because of impurities in the crystal.

<br> Quartz is used in a number of applications such as [[glass]] making, optical lenses, abrasives, in electrical components or decorative gemstones or other stone.

<br> Quartz is used in a number of applications such as [[glass]] making, optical lenses, abrasives, in electrical components or decorative gemstones or other stones.

[[Category:Minerals]]

[[Category:Minerals]]