Let's not confuse silicone
((CH3)3-Si-[O-Si(CH3)2]n-O-Si-(CH3)3 or sometimes monosilane SiH4) with silicon
(element Si, atomic number 14) or silicon (SiO2 - mineral quartz, flint).
I don't think women were using quartz or flint for breast enhancement and a rock
under the saddle pad would result in a pull at the first vet check!