quartzose

Variant of quartz

quartz definition

quartz (kwôrts)

noun

any of various crystallized forms of silica that are transparent, translucent, or colored, used in many ways, esp. as a gem or in making glass, lenses, or quartz crystals

Etymology: Ger quarz < ?

Related Forms:

  • quartzose quartz′·ose′ (-ōs′) adjective

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