rock crystal

noun

Examples of rock crystal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The light blue pebbles are rock crystal layered over a mother-of-pearl disk engraved with Louis Vuitton monogram flowers. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The amber-colored pebbles are made of smoky quartz, and the white ones are from rock crystal. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 That’s among the reasons the space features spectacular rock-crystal chandeliers and stairway balustrades crafted of rock crystal framed in 24-karat gold, both by Parisian goldsmith Goossens, which boasts a history of crafting Chanel costume jewels. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The rock crystal jar, though, is a rare find, says Leslie Webster, former keeper of Britain, prehistory and Europe at the British Museum. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021 See all Example Sentences for rock crystal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock crystal was in 1666

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“Rock crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20crystal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

rock crystal

noun
: transparent quartz

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