Silicon carbide. This mineral, also known as carborundum, is very rare in nature, but its is mass-produced synthetically. It is widely used as an abra

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Silicon carbide. This mineral, also known as carborundum, is very rare in nature, but its is mass-produced synthetically. It is widely used as an abrasive and in body armour and brake discs for sports cars. This specimen measures 7 centimetres across.

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Size: 4382px × 3992px
Photo credit: © PASCAL GOETGHELUCK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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