Silicon Collection (page 2)

Solar cell C016 / 9019
Solar cell. Close-up of the surface of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Volcanic ash of Eyjafjallajokull, Island
Light micrograph of ash from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, Island. Volcanic ash consists of pulverised rock (particles with diameter smaller than 2mm up to 1my), minerals and volcanic glass

Solar cell C018 / 6405
Solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6398
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6399
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Solar cell C018 / 6396
Solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6390
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6381
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 2.4mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6389
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6382
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 5mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6394
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 1.2mm

Surface of microchip, light micrograph C018 / 6403
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a detail of a microchip on a silicon wafer. Horizontal object size: approximately 5mm

Solar cell C018 / 6388
Computer enhanced image of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon (blue), a semi-conductor

Solar cell, monocrystalline, Micrograph C018 / 6392
Solar cell. Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of of a high performance solar cell made from a monocrystalline silicon wafer

Crystallography planes. Diagram of the orientation and direction of a set of crystal planes labelled with vector indices using the numbers 0, 1 and minus 1

Breast implants. Silicone implants are used in several types of cosmetic surgery, most commonly for surgery to enlarge a breast or to restore breast shape after breast tissue removal for cancer

Microchips on a silicon wafer
Microelectronics. A silicon wafer containing over 800 identical microcircuits, or microchips. These will be separated into individual chips and mounted in electronic devices

Silicon crystal, macrophotograph
Macrophotograph of a specimen of pure 99.999999 Silicon.This is the poly-crystal Silicon that is left at the bottom of the crucible after the single crystal is grown

Early spacecraft solar array panel in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

MEMS factory C013 / 5614
MEMS factory. Close-up of a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) device in a furnace at a MEMS factory. MEMS devices are constructed on a microscopic scale using technologies such as wet

MEMS devices, artwork C013 / 5615
MEMS devices. MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices are constructed on a microscopic scale using technologies such as wet and dry etching and thin film deposition

MEMS chip, composite artwork C013 / 5611
MEMS chip. Composite artwork of a person holding a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) device mounted on a CD. MEMS devices are constructed on a microscopic scale using technologies such as wet

MEMS factory C013 / 5612
MEMS factory. Workers in a cleanroom at a factory that makes MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices. MEMS devices are constructed on a microscopic scale using technologies such as wet

MEMS chip C013 / 5610
MEMS chip. Person holding a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) device mounted on a CD. MEMS devices are constructed on a microscopic scale using technologies such as wet and dry etching

Production of artificial quartz crystals C015 / 6210
Artificial quartz. Crystals of artificial quartz being removed from an autoclave. The autoclave contains a hot saturated solution of sodium silicate

Large citrine gemstone C016 / 4865
Large citrine gemstone. Light reflecting and refracting from a large cut citrine gemstone. Citrine is the yellow and orange variety of quartz (silicon dioxide)

Agate C013 / 6529
Agate. Section through a specimen of agate from Middlefield, Scotland, UK. Agate is an aggregate of different forms of silica (SiO2) within a geode

Sponge spicules, SEM
Sponge spicules. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spicules from a sea sponge. Sponges are primitive aquatic organisms that filter food from the water

Bloodstone or heliotrope carvings
These frogs were carved from bloodstone by Paul Dreher. Bloodstone is green agate containing speckles of red jasper. All these derive from the cryptocrystalline quartz group

Plate 3, fig 4 from Mineralienbuch
A illustration of a slice of polished brown jasper. Jasper is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide). Plate 3, fig 4 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855

Agate
This polished agate specimen from Saxony is called Breccia Sanguigna. This brecciated agate comprises mainly of irregular sized fragments of cryptocrystalline quartz, set in a finer matrix

Agate
A polished slice of agate from Uraguay. Agate (silicon dioxide) is a cryptocrystalline quartz

Pyrochlore
Scanning electron microscope images of elemental maps showing thorium, uranium, tantalum and silicon in the mineral pyrochlore from Sokli, Finland

Amethyst crystals

Mocha stone, sardonyx and agate
Mocha stone and sardonyx cameos resting on artificially dyed slabs of agate. All these varieties of chalcedony derive from the cryptocrystalline quartz group

Heulandite crystal group on matrix, from Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire. One of the group of Zeolites. Zeolites are microporous crystalline solids containing silicon, aluminium and oxygen

Chalcedony
Polished slab of chalcedony with radiating structure. Chalcedony or agate is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide)

Citrine and amethyst are both varieties of quartz (silicon dioxide)

Agate
A cut and polished section of blue agate from Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Agate (silicon dioxide) is a cryptocrystalline quartz

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz (silicon dioxide) and is a popular gemstone

Potentilla nivea L. snow cinquefoil
Sketch 2, Newfoundland Volumes. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Banded iron formation
3, 000 million year old specimen of banded iron-rich chert from the Murchison Goldfield, Western Australia. The banding derives from differing amounts and oxidation state of the iron composite

Quartz
A quartz specimen (silicon dioxide) from San Juan del Rey, Minas Gerias, Brazil

A large cut citrine
Citrine is the yellow and orange variety of quartz (silicon dioxide). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Citrine and sapphire
Fine and poor examples of gem cutting and polishing. A superbly cut citrine (a yellow variety of quartz) and a poorly cut sapphire (blue), a variety of the mineral Corundum (aluminium oxide)

Quartz box and carved lizard
An ornamental box set with different quartz stones (silicon dioxide) including a large central citrine together with a carved lizard in cat s-eye quartz

Silicon Chip
An Integrated Circuit, (IC), more commonly known as a Silicon Chip, a vital component of all computers. Date: 1981

Silicon based life form, artwork
Silicon based life form. Artwork of an alien life form composed of silicon. Silicon is close to the element to carbon in the periodic table and has similar chemical properties

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Silicon, the versatile element that shapes our technological world. From its mesmerizing crystal structure to its vital role in microchips and solar panels, silicon is truly a marvel of nature's ingenuity. In the depths of Earth's crust, silicon forms intricate crystals that captivate with their beauty. Under the lens of a light micrograph, these structures reveal themselves as delicate masterpieces, reminiscent of jasper or agate bowls adorned in shades of grey and white. But it is not just aesthetics that make silicon so remarkable. Its practical applications are boundless. In the realm of technology, we find silicon at the heart of every microchip connecting wire. Examined under an electron microscope (SEM), this tiny wire becomes a gateway to innovation and progress. Harnessing the power of sunlight, silicon finds another purpose in solar panels basking in the sun's rays. As photons strike its surface, electrons are set into motion, generating clean energy for our ever-growing needs. Even within teletext boards lies hidden artistry - an X-ray reveals a complex network etched onto a silicon chip. This intricate design represents countless lines of code and information flowing through circuits unseen by our naked eye. Venturing beyond technology, we discover stunning mineral formations where copper dances with quartz amidst Cornwall's rich landscapes. Cuprite with minor quartz from Gwennap showcases nature's ability to create harmonious compositions while chalcopyrite with quartz and minor sphalerite unites elements in perfect balance. The Cooks Kitchen Mine brings forth chalcocite alongside quartz – a testament to Mother Nature’s artistic prowess deep within England’s soil. Galena intertwined with quartz from Derbyshire adds an air of mystery as its exact origin remains uncertain. Lastly, copper embraces quartz at South Caradon Mine while chalcopyrite adorns dolcoath mine – both sites serving as reminders that beneath Earth’s surface lie treasures waiting to be discovered.