POLISHED BAUXITE (ALUMINIUM ORE)

Bauxite is an earthy, naturally occurring mineral rich in aluminum hydroxides, typically formed in tropical or subtropical climates through the intense weathering of aluminum-bearing rocks. This ore is the primary source of aluminum and is usually found as red, brown, or yellowish nodular rock masses. The texture of bauxite can vary, often appearing as pisolitic or oolitic structures, with small rounded grains embedded in a matrix. Bauxite is composed mainly of gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore, alongside iron oxides, kaolinite, and other impurities that give it its distinctive color. Large bauxite deposits are found in regions like Australia, Guinea, and Brazil, and it plays a crucial role in the production of alumina, which is further refined to produce aluminum for various industrial applications.