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Earth Science

quartz

[noun]

A common mineral compound made of silica.


Appears in modules:

  • An Elegant Experiment to Test the Process of DNA Replication The work of Meselsohn and Stahl
  • Defining Minerals Composition and crystal structure
  • Identifying Minerals Characterizing minerals' physical properties
  • Mass Extinctions Major turning points in biodiversity
  • Properties of Solids The influence of crystal structure on behavior
  • Scientists and the Scientific Community The experiences that shape scientists
  • The Silicate Minerals The silica tetrahedron and Earth's most common minerals
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