Silica suitable for conversion to silicon computer chips is *not* everywhere.
Just an educated note here, Corning sold off most of its consumer business to World Kitchen, who still makes Corelle, Pyrex and other consumer goods. Steuben Glass (fine Crystal) went OOB due to the plandemic, Corning has been in very high tech operations for many years, diesel emissions equipment, refined silica, and on and on. They really bounced back after Agnes in 1972 almost wiped them out. They are a great company and are thriving in Corning and Oneonta.