Silica Dust

UnknownFabricator
Category
Unknown
Station
Fabricator
Unlock
Pickup

Overview

Fine grains, perfect for circuit boards. Crafted at the Fabricator using Quartz. Blueprint unlocked by picking up the item. A simple single-material recipe accessible early in the game with minimal gathering required.


Required Materials


Tips & Strategy

Only requires Quartz — one of the simpler recipes, ideal for early-game crafting when resources are limited.

Blueprint unlocks automatically when you first pick up one of its components — exploration naturally progresses this recipe.

Craft at the Fabricator when all materials are gathered — no partial crafting is possible, all components are consumed at once.

Single-ingredient recipe using Quartz — keep a supply in a Wall Locker near your crafting station for quick repeated access.

Crafted at the standard Fabricator found in your Lifepod — no additional base construction required, accessible from the very start of the game.

Mark your Fabricator location with a Beacon for easy navigation when returning to craft Silica Dust or other recipes at this station.


Subnautica 2 Gameplay

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Silica Dust

unknown · pickup
Crafting Info
Category
Unknown
Station
Fabricator
Unlock
Pickup
Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I craft Silica Dust in Subnautica 2?
Silica Dust is crafted at the Fabricator using: Quartz ×1. It is unlocked via pickup.
What materials do I need for Silica Dust?
You need: Quartz ×1.
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