quartz

/kwɔrts/

colorless glass made of almost pure silica

Chinese meaning: 石英；石英玻璃

Quartz is widely used in the manufacture of watches and electronic devices.

石英广泛用于制造手表和电子设备。

The geologist identified the mineral as quartz due to its characteristic crystal structure.

地质学家根据其特有的晶体结构确定该矿物为石英。