Quartz Facts
Quartz Facts
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| Interesting Quartz Facts: |
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| Quartz has many different names which are dependent upon their color. |
| Large quartz is mined in Brazil. |
| Quartz weighing 90,000 lbs. has been mined in Brazil. |
| Quartz is the second most commonly found mineral on Earth. |
| There are many uses for quartz because it can conduct electricity under pressure. |
| Quartz is commonly used in spiritual practices. |
| Some people believe quartz has magical powers and has the ability to promote growth in a garden or to attract certain energies into the home. |
| Quartz is made up of silicon and oxygen. |
| Quartz is used to make the internal parts of watches. |
| Quartz is so abundant that almost every rock contains at least a small amount of it. |
| Because quartz is clear, it is often used in the production of glass. |
| Because it contains pure silicon, quartz is used to make many computer components. |
| People in Ireland and other countries used quartz to make stone tools in prehistoric times. |
| Quartz is often used in the fashion industry especially in jewelry making. |
| Although variations of quartz come in many colors, pure quartz is clear. |
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