Bauxite

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Bauxite 
Frequency common 
Hardness 3.5 
Density 3.04
Chemical Formula Al(OH)3.AlO(OH) 
Core Elements Al, Si, Fe

Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum. It contains 30-55% aluminum oxide, the remaining fraction being a mixture of silicon dioxide, hematite and magnetite.