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1. Bauxite was first discovered in 1821 in France and is the principal ore for producing aluminum. 2. Bauxite deposits in Arkansas are associated with nepheline syenite intrusions and were formed through weathering of the aluminum-rich rock. 3. Bauxite mining in Arkansas began in the late 1800s and production increased dramatically during World Wars I and II to meet military demands, peaking at over 6 million tons in 1943.
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