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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Silica Silica The term 'Silica' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as 'The molecule formed of silicon and oxygen (SiO2) that is the basic building block of volcanic rocks and the most important factor controlling the fluidity of magma. The higher a magma's silica content, the greater its viscosity or 'stickiness.''. Previous 5 Terms: significant wave period Significant Weather Outlook significs Sign-up period SIGWX Next 5 Terms: Silicic siliciferous Silicon Silicon Sill About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.