Definition of quartzite
: a compact granular rock composed of quartz and derived from sandstone by metamorphism
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Trails wind around the top and sides of the 1.5-billion-year-old quartzite, and a 60-foot observation tower provides views from above the tree canopy.
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For the thrill-seeker, have a seat at the edge of the thin ledge extending out from the quartzite and sandstone promitory forming the lookout and extend your feet into the abyss.
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The researchers suspect that additional ghost signals may have come from Tut's massive quartzite sarcophagus, which takes up much of the central burial chamber.
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Another 26 million Swiss francs were spent to install the new Sechseläutenplatz, a spacious lakefront plaza made with slabs of sparkling Vals quartzite.
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But many items do remain in Egypt, including the mummy of the 19-year-old ruler, the quartzite sarcophagus with granite lid, the gilded wooden outer coffin and a series of wall paintings.
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Solar energy, for instance, still primarily uses silicon technology, for which the major raw material is the rock quartzite.
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Partly that's because the river carried great heaps of quartzite rocks and pebbles to the area.
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The new kitchen is large and handsome with a 20-foot island of quartzite lit by four crystal hanging pendants lights.
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