Why is quartz different colors?

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Why is quartz different colors?

Actual homework question: What is the reason for the variety of colors that quartz exhibits?

2006-09-09 07:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by Cammie 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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The different colors in quartz are the result of different chemical impurities present. For a fuller explanation, see http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~adg/adg-pqimages.html.

2006-09-09 07:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by hitchhikertrekker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Different Colors Of Quartz

2016-10-30 08:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Due mainly to metal elements present in the Quartz.

2006-09-09 09:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it depends on what impurities are present in the quartz. different impurities cause different colors.

2006-09-09 07:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋