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Definition of quartz

quartz

/kwɔːrts/
quartz
Plural:quartzes
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Adjective:quartzose
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quartz Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, occurring abundantly in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in colorless or colored varieties such as amethyst, citrine, and rose quartz.

Example

"The geologist examined a vein of white quartz running through the granite cliff."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the mineral 'quartz' with its homophone 'quarts', which is the plural of the liquid volume unit 'quart'.

• Rhymes for quartz

• Nearby Words

quartet
quartile
quartu sant'elena
quartz
quash
quasi
quaver

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from German 'Quarz', coming from Middle High German 'twarc', which was likely borrowed from a West Slavic miners' term for hard ore.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quartz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quartz
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