Polished Bauxite BAU132 dendritic opal Full round attached to host

Full round attached to host rock

Dimensions at widest points approximately 145 mm x 105 mm and 60 mm thick

Dimensions at widest points approximately 175 mm x 70 mm x 8 mm thick

MN142  Magneprase slab

Weight  is 241 grams

Polished Bauxite BAU132 dendritic opal Full round attached to hostBAU132. Bauxite (laterite) rough rock, cut and polished on one side. Dimensions at widest points approximately 135 mm x 95 mm x 55 mm thick. Weighs 1,135 grams. Bauxite is the main raw material used in the commercial production of aluminium. Large reserves of this stone occur in Western Australia. This specimen is from east of the Darling Ranges just outside the city of Perth.