{"title":"Silicon Carbide","description":"\u003c!-- =======================  CATEGORY DESCRIPTION (Silicon Carbide \/ Carborundum)  ======================= --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* Scoped: won’t affect your theme *\/\n    .sic-cat{\n      color-scheme: light;\n      --ink:#0f172a;\n      --muted:#64748b;\n      --line:#e2e8f0;\n      --soft:#f8fafc;\n      --accent:#7c3aed; \/* neon-violet *\/\n\n      font-family: ui-sans-serif,system-ui,-apple-system,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,\"Apple Color Emoji\",\"Segoe UI Emoji\";\n      color: var(--ink);\n      line-height: 1.75;\n      max-width: 980px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .panel{\n      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--soft) 100%);\n      border: 1px solid var(--line);\n      border-radius: 16px;\n      padding: 16px 16px 14px;\n      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(2, 6, 23, .06);\n      position: relative;\n      overflow: hidden;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .panel:before{\n      content:\"\";\n      position:absolute;\n      inset:-70px -140px auto auto;\n      width: 360px;\n      height: 360px;\n      background:\n        radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(124,58,237,.18), rgba(124,58,237,0) 60%),\n        radial-gradient(circle at 55% 55%, rgba(14,165,233,.12), rgba(14,165,233,0) 62%);\n      transform: rotate(12deg);\n      pointer-events:none;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .top{\n      display:flex;\n      gap:12px;\n      align-items:flex-start;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n      position: relative;\n      z-index: 1;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .badge{\n      flex:0 0 auto;\n      width: 42px;\n      height: 42px;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n      background:\n        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(124,58,237,.18), rgba(14,165,233,.07));\n      border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.26);\n      display:grid;\n      place-items:center;\n      font-size: 18px;\n    }\n    .sic-cat h2{\n      margin:0 0 4px;\n      font-size: 1.05rem;\n      line-height: 1.25;\n      letter-spacing: .2px;\n    }\n    .sic-cat p{\n      margin:0;\n      color: var(--muted);\n    }\n    .sic-cat .grid{\n      display:grid;\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n      gap:10px;\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      position: relative;\n      z-index: 1;\n    }\n    @media (min-width: 760px){\n      .sic-cat .grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    }\n    .sic-cat .card{\n      background:#fff;\n      border: 1px solid var(--line);\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      padding: 12px 12px 10px;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .card h3{\n      margin:0 0 6px;\n      font-size: .98rem;\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      gap:8px;\n    }\n    .sic-cat ul{\n      margin:0;\n      padding-left: 18px;\n      color: var(--ink);\n    }\n    .sic-cat li{ margin: 6px 0; }\n    .sic-cat .note{\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      padding-top: 12px;\n      border-top: 1px dashed rgba(100,116,139,.35);\n      color: var(--muted);\n      position: relative;\n      z-index: 1;\n    }\n    .sic-cat .spark{ color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"Silicon Carbide (Carborundum) category description\" class=\"sic-cat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003e🌈\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilicon Carbide (Carborundum) — futuristic rainbow shimmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA man-made crystal of silicon + carbon, known for metallic, iridescent surfaces and angular “tech” geometry. Loved for its prismatic glow and modern, sci-fi energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Key features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial synthesis:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in high-temperature furnaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e oxidation layers create rainbow tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bold sparkle + crystalline texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔮 Metaphysical vibe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTech + spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e innovation meeting crystal aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with clarity and sharp thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary breaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizes progress and personal evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003ePlace it on your desk or altar for an edgy, radiant accent— \u003cspan class=\"spark\"\u003ea reminder that beauty can be engineered, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silicon-carbide","title":"Silicon carbide","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f3f4 0%, #ffffff 48%, #dce4e6 100%); border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(45, 55, 60, 0.10); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #263034; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 8px 18px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 14px; color: #5d6d72; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      Strength • Transformation • Brilliant Resilience\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; color: #45565c;\"\u003e\n      Silicon Carbide – Carborundum\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"max-width: 690px; margin: 16px auto 0; font-size: 17px; color: #647278;\"\u003e\n      A striking Silicon Carbide specimen with metallic crystalline brilliance and powerful transformation symbolism.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(45, 55, 60, 0.07);\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #435055;\"\u003e\n      Silicon Carbide, also known as Carborundum, brings a bold futuristic beauty to any mineral collection. Its dark metallic surface may reveal silver, green, blue, violet, gold, or rainbow-like flashes, making it a dramatic piece often chosen as a symbol of resilience, refinement, focus, and brilliance formed through pressure.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 22px; color: #45565c;\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5d6d72;\"\u003eMetallic Crystal Beauty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #647278;\"\u003e\n          Dark grey, black, greenish, silver, blue, violet, and iridescent flashes create a bold mineral display.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5d6d72;\"\u003eCrystalline Surface\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #647278;\"\u003e\n          Reflective formations, sharp textures, metallic shine, and structural variation give every piece a unique presence.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 18px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 17px; color: #5d6d72;\"\u003eTransformational Strength\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #647278;\"\u003e\n          Felt to carry a strong, refining energy for endurance, clarity, protection, discipline, and personal transformation.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fbfc; border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #45565c;\"\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #435055;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSilicon Carbide symbolises resilience, endurance, strength through pressure, and transformation through challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eIts metallic brilliance is a meaningful reminder of hidden light, focus, refinement, and innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eOften chosen for collections, desks, studios, altar spaces, intention work, and modern sacred-space styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d5dde0 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #c2ccd0; border-radius: 20px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 26px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 22px; color: #45565c;\"\u003eCrystal Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #435055;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicon Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carborundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicon and carbon compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal \/ mineral-inspired specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark grey, black, metallic grey, dark green, silver, blue, violet, rainbow iridescent, and naturally varied Silicon Carbide tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural crystalline surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystalline formations, reflective surfaces, metallic shine, sharp textures, iridescent flashes, and unique structural variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Silicon Carbide piece is unique, with significant differences in shape, size, weight, colour tone, crystal structure, surface texture, and iridescent effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; 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