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Aluminum is found in many sedimentary rocks, but the main ore of aluminum is the rock bauxite.

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Aluminum is not a rock type. It is a metallic element that is commonly found in the Earth's crust bound to other minerals, such as bauxite.


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Bauxite is the primary ore rock that contains aluminum. It is formed from the weathering of aluminum-rich rocks under tropical conditions.


Is gibbsite a sedimentary igneous or metamorphic rock?

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What type of rock is bauxite?

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Which rocks are rich in aluminum and silicon?

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Is Bauxite a iron ore?

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