Closeup of the polished face of the Bauxite specimen
Closeup of the polished face of the Bauxite specimen

Bauxite

Bauxite is a major ore of aluminum. Aluminum has many uses including airplanes and aluminum cans.

Date Acquired: 4/24/69
Locality Collected: Bauxite, Arkansas
Exhibit Case: Weathering Processes (7)

Bauxite is located in Hillman Hall of Gems and Minerals