{"product_id":"silicon-raw-specimen","title":"Silicon Specimen","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSilicon Raw Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking Silicon specimen, showcasing the element's distinctive metallic lustre and angular, stepped crystal faces. With its deep blue-grey sheen and geometric cleavage surfaces that catch the light in remarkable ways, this is an unusual and conversation-starting addition to any mineral or science collection. Silicon bridges the worlds of nature and technology — the same element that forms the backbone of modern electronics,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chemical Formula: Si | Hardness: 6.5–7 (Mohs) | Crystal System: Cubic (Diamond Cubic) | Lustre: Metallic to sub-metallic | Transparency: Opaque | Colour: Blue-grey to silver with iridescent surface reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeology \u0026amp; Formation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, occurring naturally as silica (SiO₂) in minerals such as quartz, but rarely found in its pure elemental form in nature. Raw Silicon specimens are typically produced through high-temperature industrial reduction of silica, resulting in the characteristic blocky, stepped fracture surfaces seen on these pieces. As both a natural element and a foundational material of the modern world, Silicon occupies a unique place in any mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrystal Properties\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with clarity of thought, technological connection, and grounding energy. As the material underpinning the digital age, it is sometimes used in metaphysical practice as a symbol of innovation, communication, and bridging the physical and digital realms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Raw \/ rough elemental specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: —\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a natural and industrial product, each specimen is unique. Surface lustre, size, and exact form may vary slightly from the images shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54672552264013,"sku":"RHBSU","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Silicon_Raw_Specimen_1_RHBSU.jpg?v=1788701305","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/silicon-raw-specimen","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}