Tridymite Silicate Structure
SKU: 67802W
Beta tridymite is a silicate formed at approx. 1500C in volcanoes & shares a structural similarity to ice.
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Beta tridymite is a silicate formed at approx. 1500C in volcanoes & shares a structural similarity to ice.
Silicates are very common on Earth but the tridymite structure is unusual in that it requires a 5000C temperature to create it. NASA scientists were surprised to find it on Mars as is explained in: NASA Scientists Discover Unexpected Mineral on Mars.
| P/N | Description | QTY |
|---|---|---|
| 67180-15 | Minit bonds 15mm, clear vinyl | 222 |
| 67304C | Atom, Minit, O, 180 degree, red | 111 |
| 67328C | Atom, Minit, Metal, tetrahedral, grey | 70 |