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Where Silicon is Found Pure silicon cannot be found in nature, though it makes up approximately 25.3-28.0% of the earth's crust, making it second in abundance (oxygen is first). Silicon is obtained by heating silica, or silicon dioxide with carbon or magnesium (or some reducing agent) in an electric furnace.

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