Bosoite

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Bosoite

SiO₂·nCₓH₂ₓ₊₂

Clathrasil mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
SiO₂·nCₓH₂ₓ₊₂
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6/mmm
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Bs
Locality
🇯🇵 Minamiboso
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Bōsō Peninsula

Source: Wikidata

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