How is quartz different from glass? How can quartz be converted to glass?

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Quartz is a crystalline solid whereas glass is an amorphous solid.The percentage of silicon dioxide in quartz is more than in glass.Quartz can withstand high temperature and pressure better than glass.

Quartz can be converted to glass by melting it and then rapidly cooling the melt.

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