Quartz knowledge

Quartz stone
The term ‘quartz’ is often referred to as a synonym for silica. Silica (SiO2) is one of the ubiquitous materials in the earth’s crust. Quartz, quartz crystals, quartzite, silica sand, sand (others) and moulding sand are all coined together in one generic name ‘silica minerals’. This is because all these commodities ... read more »
quartz knowledge
Nearly every detailed analysis of meteoric irons shows traces o[ silica, which, if reliance can be placed on the examination of the insoluble residues,occurs in the form of minute quartz granules and sometimes distinct crystals. The manner in which these throws a doubt residues have been obtained,it must be confessed, on some of the determinatio... read more »
The manufacturing process of quartz
The manufacturing process begins with selection of raw quartz materials. They are crushed and blended in the ratio of 93 % quartz aggregates to 7% polyester resin and other additives. The mixture is compacted into slabs by a vacuum and vibration process of approximately 100 seconds at a pressure of about 100 tons. This process minimizes porosity... read more »