THE extensive use of quartz in piezoelectric oscillators has stimulated the production of synthetic quartz crystals. Spezia 1 in 1906 grew quartz at a temperature somewhat below 300° C.

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The Q Timex watches of the 1970s emphasized their quartz nature as a selling point. Some of them featured a “Q” as the 12 o’clock marker, and others proudly emblazoned “QUARTZ” on their ...