what is the chemical formula for the mineral bauxite?

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what is the chemical formula for the mineral bauxite?

im doin an assessment and i need the nam and chemical formula for bauxite

2007-04-29 16:24:42 · 2 answers · asked by steph_da_wally 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Chemical name: Hydrated aluminium
Chemical formula: Al2O32H2O
This might make it easier to read. Below I have put the subscripts in parenthesis:
Al(2)O(3)2H(2)O

2007-04-29 16:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Bauxite is a blend of gibbsite (Al(OH)3), diaspore (AlOOH), and boehmite (AlO(OH)), as well as kaolin (Al4[Si4O10]OH8), silica (SiO2) and iron oxides (FeO and Fe2O3).

2007-04-30 14:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋