The Science of Quartz Crystals

quartz crystals, as opposed to a metal escapement, are less affected by things like temperature and wear over time. And there aren't impurities that would affect the resident frequency of that quartz. So if you give it electricity, it like unsquishes. It squishes or bends. "Ineffable friction" I think that's a cool book title. No. Everything is always a little bit difficult.

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