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What Is Quartz Used For?

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    There are various uses of quartz and the most common uses are as follows: Quartz is commonly used in making various kinds of glasses. It is used in electrical components and optical lases. Quartz is also used as abrasive and gemstone. Because of the crystalline structure, it is also used as an ornamental stone. It is also used in building stones in construction. Another major use of quartz is in piezoelectricity. It is the process during which the quartz creates electricity when mechanical stress is applied. Moreover, quartz is very widely used in making digital watches.
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    Amber22  

    answered 10 months ago

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