It is the state mineral
The state rock of Arkansas is the bauxite rock. Bauxite is an aluminum ore and was designated as the state rock in 1967. Arkansas is known for its rich deposits of bauxite, which has been an important natural resource for the state's economy.
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The web address of the Bauxite Historical Assn Museum is: http://www.bauxitemuseum.com
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Bauxite is the most important ore of aluminum.
The address of the Bauxite Historical Assn Museum is: 6707 Benton Rd, Bauxite, AR 72011
It is the ore that aluminum is extracted from.
Gem Diamond (1967) Mineral Quartz Crystal (1967) Rock Bauxite (1967)
Bauxite is an important ore of aluminum, consisting of aluminum oxide of various degrees of hydration.
Arkansas has the ore bauxite, which aluminum can be produced from. At one time mines production in Arkansas produced one-half of all aluminum in the world.
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