Bauxite
Bauxite is a rock with the chemical formula Al(OH)3·nH2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 1 - 3 and dull to earthy luster.
Bauxite properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Al(OH)3·nH2O |
| Mohs hardness | 1 - 3 |
| Luster | Dull to earthy |
| Typical colors | Reddish-brown to yellowish-brown |
| Formation | Bauxite forms from the weathering and leaching of aluminous rocks in tropical climates. |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 1–3 — soft
1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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