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Bosoite
Bosoite
Name
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SiO₂·nCₓH₂ₓ₊₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Organic Minerals
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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2.04
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P6/mmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Bs · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Si · O · C · H
Elements
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