MN843

Sample ID MN843 • Cabinet E

Bauxite

9.8cm W x 7.4cm H x 1.6cm D • 2.5g
Sample TypeMineralColorred, orange, brown, blackLusterDull
StreakRedCleavage/FractureSlicedSpecific Gravity2.7
Geographic Location/DateArkansas unknownMohs Hardness 3

This polished sample of bauxite reveals intricate mineral details beneath its surface. Overall, it displays a rusty red base color, layered with scattered specks of black and white that add visual texture and contrast. These inclusions appear irregular and dispersed throughout the layers, giving the specimen depth and character. The outer surface remains dusty and red, reflecting its natural, unrefined state.