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I say this having read the mailing list and specifically the part that mentions the mirror is made of fused silica: What the hell is that mirror made of? Is t
by verandaguy 2y ago
I say this having read the mailing list and specifically the part that mentions the mirror is made of fused silica:
What the hell is that mirror made of?
Is this kind of behaviour a well-documented/practical property of silica? I would assume that it'd shatter after any amount of shots and a hammer blow.
- throwway120385 2y agoFused silica is very pure quartz.
- verandaguy 2y agoWouldn't that be quite brittle, though?
- lazide 2y agoIt Depends(tm). Usually on the grain alignment/lack thereof. As long as the grains are suitably randomized, it can be very durable. [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzite https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzite]