What would a bone be like if the minerals where removed?

If the minerals were removed from a bone, it would lose its hardness and structural integrity, becoming soft and pliable. The bone's organic matrix, primarily composed of collagen, would still provide some flexibility, but without the mineral component (mainly hydroxyapatite), it would be unable to support weight or resist compression effectively. Such a bone would resemble more of a rubbery or gelatinous structure, lacking the strength necessary for its role in the skeletal system.