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Fused silica is very pure quartz.
by throwway120385 2y ago
Fused 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]