Scientists have discovered exactly how earthquakes trigger quartz into forming large gold nuggets — finally solving a mystery that's puzzled researchers for decades. "Gold forms in quartz all the time ...

Gold nuggets have long fascinated scientists and prospectors alike, but the precise mechanisms that lead to their formation have remained elusive. Traditionally found in quartz veins deep underground, ...

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Editor’s note: The following is a Sand 9 white paper discussing the evolution of MEMS technology in our industry as it relates to timing devices. Quartz has dominated the industry until recently.