alpha quartz

noun

A stable form of quartz below 573° C with trigonal-trapezohedral symmetry.

Meanings

nounalpha quartz (uncountable)

alternative alpha-quartz

  1. uncountableA stable form of quartz below 573° C with trigonal-trapezohedral symmetry.
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