Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Silicon 1.2

Si
Composition:
Molecular Weight = 28.09 gm

Silicon 100.00 % Si

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100.00 %
Empirical Formula:
Si
Environment:
Volcanic exhalations and minor inclusions in gold and other mantle-derived rocks. High purity synthetic material used in semiconductor manufacture.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1983
Locality:
Tolbachik, Kamchatka. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Name Origin:
From the Latin, silicis = "flint."
Synonym:
ICSD 60385

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Silicium

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