IMA mineral species

Bosoite

SiO₂·nCₓH₂ₓ₊₂

Clathrasil mineral.

Bosoite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaSiO₂·nCₓH₂ₓ₊₂
ElementsSi, O, C, H
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolBs

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🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Minamiboso, Japan

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.