stone

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South Africa, long renowned for its mineral wealth, saw a similar frenzy in 2021 when crystal‑like stones found in KwaZulu-Natal province sparked a diamond rush, only for experts to confirm they were merely quartz.

From Barron's

The Swedes believed Kennedy was repeatedly double-touching some of his stones - releasing the handle at the appropriate time but then giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course.

From BBC

This saga began on Friday, during its men’s match against Sweden, when the Swedes accused Canadian curlers of grazing the stone with their fingertips after they’d already released it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sweden believed one of the Canadians was repeatedly double-touching, giving the stone another little prod with his finger to correct its course during Friday's round robin match.

From Barron's

Each stone has a sensor on it to ensure players release their grip on the handle before the thick green line that runs across the ice, known as the hog line.

From BBC