Its Softer Than Quartz Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
	47%	12		Quartz varieties like rose quartz or smoky quartz
	adjective satellite • used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
	36%	3		Durable wood that's softer than oak
	noun • any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees • hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

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New York Times17 May 2007	Across 42
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