# quarry vs quartz

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### quarry
*noun · IPA /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ · frequency rank #13,047*
A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.

### quartz
*noun · IPA /k(w)ɔːts/ · frequency rank #11,275*
The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

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