Crystal, quartz, or what?
Article Abstract:
The term crystal is a commonly used word in the gem-cutting profession, sometimes confusing people with its varied definitions. For a gem artist, crystal refers to quartz, but for a mineral collector, it means a mineral showing different natural faces.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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What's made of quartz and goes tweet-tweet?
Article Abstract:
Scientific debates continue as to the true nature of petrification. Researchers such as Michael Landmesser continue to investigate why some wood attract minerals, especially those of the quartz variety.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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Quartz as "diamond." (colorless quartz crystals)
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Colorless quartz crystals are often referred to as 'diamonds.' Brief descriptions and histories of the different quartz crystals are provided.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
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