I can't find my bookmarks in my profile folder, what should they be named?

I have my user Library folder unhidden, and use the "show in finder" button under troubleshooting info. IT brings me to my profile folder but all I can find is the bookmark backup folder (.json) and not my actual bookmark file that I can use to transfer my bookmarks to a different browser. Anyone have any advice?

If you need an HTML backup for the different browser then use this;
*Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Export Bookmarks to HTML
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Backing_up_and_restoring_bookmarks_-_Firefox

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