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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 SiO<sub>2</sub> arranged in a repeating lattice forming [[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 SiO<sub>2</sub> 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 | + | <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]] | ||
Revision as of 20:05, February 6, 2008
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 crystals. Pure quartz is clear, but colored variations are created because of impurities in the crystal.
Quartz is used in a number of applications such as glass making, optical lenses, abrasives, in electrical components or decorative gemstones or other stones.