Last year, the House was in session for 118 days prior to Election Day and 135 days total. In total, Congress passed 65 laws, the fewest in history. With this almost non-existent work schedule, it appears that the record is not only in doubt but could be obliterated.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Common glass contains about 70-72 weight % of silicon dioxide (SiO2). The major raw material is sand (or quartz sand) that contains almost 100% of crystalline silica in the form of quartz.
Most glass you encounter is silicate glass, which consists mainly of silica or silicon dioxide, SiO 2. This is the type of glass you find in windows and drinking glasses. The crystalline form of this mineral is quartz. When the solid material is non-crystalline, it is a glass. You can make glass by melting silica-based sand. Natural forms of silicate glass also exist. Impurities or additional elements and compounds added to the silicate change the color and other properties of the glass.