How are deposits of bauxite formed and aluminium obtained? – InterviewSolution

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1.	How are deposits of bauxite formed and aluminium obtained?
Answer» Bauxite deposits are formed due to decomposition of wide variety of rocks rich in aluminium silicates. Ores containing aluminium are obtained from bauxite which is a clay-like substance from which alumina and later aluminium is obtained.

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