Description:
Quartz is a crystalline form of silicon dioxide. It is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and is highly valued for its hardness and chemical resistance.
Uses:
- Glassmaking
- Foundry sand
- Engineered stone countertops
- Ceramics
- Electronics (high-purity quartz)
Features:
- Extremely hard (Mohs hardness: 7)
- Chemically inert
- High melting point (~1700°C)
Transmits ultraviolet light
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