Silicon Crystal – Pure Elemental Mineral Specimen – Tech Grade Display – Certificate of Authenticity

Description

This listing features a 100% genuine Silicon Crystal specimen — a striking piece of elemental silicon in its crystalline form. You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photo, carefully chosen for its sharp structure and metallic sheen. A 1cm scale cube is included in the image for accurate sizing.

Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a metalloid known for its essential role in modern electronics as the foundational material for semiconductors. These crystals are often grown in laboratories using techniques like the Czochralski process, resulting in high-purity structures that exhibit a stunning grey-blue metallic luster.

All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

• Element: Silicon (Si)
• Atomic Number: 14
• Appearance: Silvery-grey, metallic sheen
• Structure: Cubic crystal habit, often cleaved or faceted
• Hardness: ~7 Mohs
• Lustre: Metallic to vitreous
• Purity: Typically 99.99% or higher in lab-grown crystals
• Use: Semiconductor industry, photovoltaic cells, microchips, and high-tech applications

Scientific Context:

• Crystal System: Cubic (diamond cubic structure)
• Morphology Features: Faceted surfaces, cleaved edges, sharp luster
• Notable: Silicon is the second most abundant element in Earth’s crust but is rarely found in elemental form naturally
• Zone / Biozone / Geological Stage: Not applicable (synthetic origin or refined from silica-rich minerals)
• Depositional Environment: Typically refined from quartz or sand via the Siemens process or other high-temperature methods
• Family / Super Family / Order: Elemental substance, not part of a mineral family
• Formally Identified By: Discovered and isolated by Jöns Jakob Berzelius in 1823

This silicon crystal makes a fascinating addition to any mineral, tech, or science-themed collection. Whether for educational purposes, display, or as a unique gift for a science enthusiast, this piece showcases the beauty of elemental purity and precision crystallography.

You will receive the actual specimen shown in the photo.

Disclaimer: All of our crystals and minerals are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We do not use stock photos — every listing shows the exact item you will receive.