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Plaster is not primarily made of quartz, but it can contain quartz as one of its components, particularly in certain types of plaster like plaster of Paris, which consists mainly of gypsum. Gypsum is a mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, while quartz is a separate mineral made of silicon dioxide. Some plaster formulations may include aggregates, which can include quartz sand for added strength or texture. However, the main ingredient in traditional plaster is usually gypsum or lime, not quartz itself.

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