Silica Group of Silicate Minerals

Quartz was the mineral upon which the Stone Ages were based. With few exceptions, most [...]

What is Quartz?

A widely distributed mineral on the Earth’s surface, quartz is a crucial constituent of igneous, [...]

Uses of Quartz in Glass Making

Geological processes have occasionally deposited sands that are composed of almost 100% quartz grains. These [...]

Quartz

Quartz refers to a specific chemical compound (silicon dioxide, or silica, SiO2), having a specific [...]

ELB 9+2 the glass edge grinding polishing machine from Bovone: beyond standard grinding with groove and arris in one step

Bovone’s high specialization in the production of glass processing machines has enabled it to launch [...]

Why should we care about quartz?

Quartz is beautiful. It shimmers in light and its rainbow of colors have stoked the [...]

Quartz

Quartz is the mineral form of silica powder used in ceramic glazes and clay bodies. [...]

Quartz

quartz, widely distributed mineral of many varieties that consists primarily of silica, or silicon dioxide [...]