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Q is for quartz

January 1, 2011

This versatile mineral has been used in everything from ceremonial rattles to sonar transducers to quartz watches.

Publication Year 2011
Title Q is for quartz
Authors W. H. Langer
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Aggregates Manager
Index ID 70005027
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Central Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center