quartzy

Meanings

• a quartz crystal used as a piezoelectric material

  - "The quartz crystal was used to generate an electrical signal."
  - "The watch's movement was powered by a small quartz crystal."

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Rhymes

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quartz , party , artist , harvest

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Homophones

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1. quartz (en) : a silicate mineral composed of a silicon dioxide framework with oxygen, hydroxyl, or silanol substituents.
   

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Variants

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quartz , quartzes , quartzose , fused quartz , fused quartzes , fused silica , smoky quartz , smoky quartzes

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Quartz crystals come in various forms such as point, cluster, tabular, prismatic, and druse. The shape and size of the quartz crystal depend on the conditions under which it formed. For example, quartz crystals that form in geological fractures tend to develop pointed shapes, while those that form in shallow water environments tend to develop tabular or prismatic shapes.

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Etymology

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derived from the Old French word quartz, meaning 'fourth' due to the quartz crystal being the fourth element of the earth according to ancient beliefs.

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1. quartz crystal lattice: The arrangement of atoms in a regular repeating pattern within a quartz crystal. This repeating pattern of atoms forms a three-dimensional lattice structure, which gives the quartz crystal its unique physical and chemical properties.

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Quartz has played a significant role in human culture throughout history. Quartz crystals have been used for various purposes such as divination, fortune-telling, and spiritual practices. Quartz crystals have also been used for practical purposes such as cutting tools, lenses, and electrical components.

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