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What type of rock is silicon?

Silicon itself is a chemical element, not a type of rock. However, silicon is commonly found in various types of rocks such as granite, basalt, and sandstone.


Is it possible to extract the Silicon Dioxide from a quartz rock?

The mineral quartz is in fact silicon dioxide so yes.


What is an igneous rock rich in silicon?

Granite is an igneous rock rich in silicon. It is commonly found in continental crust and is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals.


Are oxygen and silicon the most common rock forming elements?

Yes.


What element is found in sand rock or soil?

The element found in sand, rock, and soil is silicon. Silicon is abundant in the Earth's crust and is a major component of materials like sandstone, granite, and clay minerals.


What are moons made out of?

Rock (mostly various Aluminum oxides and Silicon oxides)


Which volcanic rock has the highest level of silicon dioxide rhyolite or basalt?

Rhyolite.


What rock contains oxygen and silicon and is shiny and soft?

The rock you are referring to is likely silicon dioxide, also known as quartz. Quartz is a mineral made up of silicon and oxygen atoms and can have a shiny appearance due to its crystal structure. It is relatively soft compared to other minerals, with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.


What are some picture of sedimentary rock?

why do sedidimentary rocks have so many layers it is very hard rock and i think it is made of silicon


What kind of rock is a quartz?

Quartz is a mineral consisting of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is not classified as a rock on its own. It is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust and can be found in various types of rocks, including granite, sandstone, and quartzite.


What is a sialic rock?

There is no such thing as a "sialic rock." However, "sial" refers to the upper layer of Earth's crust, which is rich in silicon and aluminum. It is commonly found in continental crusts and is also known as "granitic" or "felsic" rock.


Where is silicon mined?

practically anywhere as it is present in high levels in most continental crustal rock.