From: "Bob May" 
To: "atmlist" 
Reply-To: "Bob May" 


Basically quartz is pure SiO2 or silicon Dioxide.  It is the major
component of most glassses and, as such, it acts just like the other
"glasses" of which we are familiar with.  The temp for softening
is higher because it is a purer material and this generally causes a higher
melting point than the mix of materials of the other glasses. Treat is just
like another glass, noting that it has an annealing temp like all of the
other glasses and have fun! Bob May
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