The outer walls of Newgrange are decorated with blindingliy white quartz stones - this is as much an interpretation of finds as an effort at reconstruction. Opinions are divided on the authenticity of this detail.
The Quartz Walls of Newgrange
From Bernd Biege, About.com
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