Mayor Robert Garcia and City Manager Patrick H. West presented the City of Long Beachâs Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. View the Budget.
Silica Defined. Silica is another name for the chemical compound silicon dioxide. Each unit of silica includes one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen. If you have never heard of silica before, you might be surprised to hear that you probably come into contact with it every day.
What is Silica? Silica is a mineral that is prepared from common rocks such as quartz and sandstone and is often used as a remedy in modalities such as homeopathic medicine.Silica tends to be used for healing parts of the body that benefit from the mineralâs innate hardnessâsuch as bones.It is available as a supplement, and is often used for retaining elasticity of the skin. Silica has many other uses as well, including being a primary ingredient in making glass and concrete.ilica tends to be used for healing parts of the body that benefit from the mineralâs innate hardnessâsuch as bones. It is available as a supplement, and is often used for retaining elasticity of the skin.