Quartz often occurs naturally in a variety of colors and consequently is often misidentified or confused with other minerals. Explain why quartz may crystallize in a variety of colors despite having the same chemical formula
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Impurities in the crystal structure of quartz allow for multiple colors to form but do not alter the chemical formula.
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