Crystal Used in Watches

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Paris, Group 248, Puzzle 1 (Rue Des Barres).

Question is: Crystal Used in Watches

and the answer is: QUARTZ

Word Meaning:

QUARTZ — (mineralogy) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

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