How do I identify Bohseite?

Bohseite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, White color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Bohseite?

Bohseite typically appears in White. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

Bohseite has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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Chemical Formula: Ca4Be3+xAl1-xSi9O25-x(OH)3+x with x = 0 to 1; ideal formula: Ca4Be4Si9O24(OH)4
Elements: Al, Be, Ca, H, O, Si

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