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Structure Silicon Dioxide

The structure of silica
is the spirit of heaven and earth, and all things have their forms. Among stones, silica is particularly wonderful, and its main component is silicon dioxide.

Silicon is a common element in heaven and earth, and the structure of silicon dioxide is unique. Around each silicon atom, there are four oxygen atoms surrounded, just like the moon and the star. The four oxygen atoms and silicon atoms are closely connected by covalent bonds to form a basic structural unit of an orthotetrahedron.

Many of these tetrahedral structural units are connected to each other, with silicon atoms in the center and oxygen atoms as their bonds, or two or layers of interlocking, extending in space, forming a complex and orderly structure of silicon dioxide. Either in the shape of a chain, like a winding dragon, stretching into the distance; or in the shape of a network, like a finely woven giant curtain, criss-crossing.

This unique structure gives silica many characteristics. Its texture is hard, it can resist external forces, and it will not be damaged for a long time; its chemical properties are stable, and it is not easy to react with other things under common environments. It can change over time without changing its basic properties. It is the wonder of heaven and earth creation, which is important in nature and human beings.