Crystal Database

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Silicon Carbide

Silicon Carbide is a compound of silicon and carbon formed by either the furnace method, chemical vapour disposition or thermal decomposition of a polymer. Natural Silicon Carbide is extremely rare, and known as the mineral Moissanite.

Silicon Carbide has many industrial uses including carborundum™, and synthetic Moissanite is created for the jewellery trade, very similar and often confused as Diamond. Pure Silicon Carbide is colourless. The brown to black colour of industrial product results from iron impurities.

Rainbow-like carborundum™ crystals make interesting specimens and is caused by a passivation layer of silicon dioxide that forms on the surface.

Metaphysical Properties

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Silicon Carbide is energetically neutral

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Crystal Healing Uses

Silicon Carbide is energetically neutral.

Colour:

silver grey to black, iridescent

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Chemical Composition:

SiC

Hardness:

7 to 9

Lustre:

metallic

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Varieties:

Moissanite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.