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quartziferous

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quartz⋅if⋅er⋅ous

[kwawrt-sif-er-uhs]
–adjective
consisting of or containing quartz: quartziferous rock.

Origin:
1825–35; quartz + -i- + -ferous
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quartz·if·er·ous   (kwôrt-sĭf'ər-əs)   
adj.  Containing quartz.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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