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Fused quartz

physical science Maturity 9-11

This is a special kind of glass.

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Zlewki, tygle, kolby i talerzyk z kwarcu.JPG
It is very strong. It can get very hot. It does not break easily. It helps us see far away in space. Can you find glass in your home?

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