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Silica was a substance found in the soils of thousands of planets.
The Rakata would destroy planetary environments by orbitally bombarding the surface originally composed of soil. The silica in the soil would be fused into glass, which then broke up over time into sand. In the case of Tatooine this was done and it boiled its oceans away.
Silica was sometimes used as a material in structure walls. Mynocks were known to eat this silica.
Appearances
A silicaceous asteroid located in the Corellia system
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Republic Commando: True Colors (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees
- Fate of the Jedi: Vortex (and audiobook)
Sources
- Star Wars Technical Journal of the Planet Tatooine
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual
- Suns of Fortune
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