“To turn to glass the brain would have to have much silicon in it. It does not. It is possible that silicon dioxide could have replaced the brain tissue over thousands of years if the burnt corpse was in a layer of ash that had moisture running through it. This is a common occurrence in fossilization. Volcanic ash is mostly silicon dioxide. It becomes soluble and can replace bones and tissue. It is a normal process.”
Who are you, who are so wise in the ways of science?
cpdiii has been a geologist and a pharmacist, and has held a bunch of other jobs that we don't discuss on a family forum. he can hold his own, should he choose to reply.
Another thing that we all learn, is that it is possible to be self taught about things, if one so desires.
And to know what one is speaking about, from a real world perspective. Especially the older gents around this place.