Bauxite look-alikes
Aluminium ore
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Bauxite. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Laterite
Laterite is a general term for a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminum, formed in tropical areas. Bauxite is a specific type of laterite highly enriched in aluminum hydroxides, whereas other laterites may be more iron-rich (ferruginous laterite) or nickel-rich.
Also known as: Ferruginous Laterite
Kaolinite Clay
Kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4)
Also known as: China Clay
Iron Ore (e.g., Hematite, Goethite)
Hematite (Fe2O3), Goethite (FeO(OH))
Also known as: Ironstone
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