Abstract
Silicon is an important constituent of quartzite and other sandstones. There are ample reserves in most major producing countries in relation to demand. Estimates of total reserves, and of their geographical distribution, are not available.
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© 1996 Phillip Crowson
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Crowson, P. (1996). Silicon. In: Minerals Handbook 1996–97. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13793-0_38
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