Beijing's new find may seem like just sand, but it’s poised to shake up global technology supply chains and unsettle ...

Quartz is the second-most abundant mineral in the continental crust, and is present both as visible crystals, ranging in size from immense outcroppings weighing tons down to the grains of beach ...

China announced it has discovered new deposits of high-purity quartz, a mineral with a small but crucial role in the production of semiconductors and solar panels.

China has announced the discovery of more than 35 million metric tons of high-purity quartz (HPQ) in two regions—Qinling in ...

As crystals explode in popularity, collectors are paying millions, cutting museums out of the industry. So how'd the Smithsonian land a giant quartz? More from Big Business As crystals explode in ...

According to a report by CCTV, journalists learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources today (10th) that the "Announcement on Newly Discovered Mineral Species" was recently released, identifying a ...

Silicates—including quartz, mica, olivine ... and halides are other major mineral classes. Many minerals form beautiful crystals, but the most prized of all are gemstones.

China has identified two new high-purity quartz deposits as it seeks to localize supply for solar and semiconductor ...