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rock crystal

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rock crystal
n.
Colorless transparent quartz, used in optical instruments and as a semiprecious gemstone.
rock crystal
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a pure transparent colourless quartz, used in electronic and optical equipment. Formula: SiO2
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Noun1.rock crystalrock crystal - a clear quartz used in making electronic and optical equipment
transparent quartz
quartz - a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities
rhinestone - an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste
Translations
rock crystal n → cristallo di roccia
rock crystal n → cristallo di roccia


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