September 20, 2025MineralsOpen Access

Parental Affinities and Environments of Bauxite Genesis in the Salt Range, Northwestern Himalayas, Pakistan

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Observational analysis reveals geochemical characteristics of bauxite in Northwestern Himalayas, indicating its diverse origins.

Bauxite deposits in the Salt Range offer insights into their geochemical characteristics and origins.
Optical microscopy and geochemical analysis show the presence of minerals like kaolinite and hematite across stratigraphic facies.
Analysis demonstrates a polygenetic origin of these bauxite deposits influenced by multiple sedimentary processes.
Prolonged weathering and tectonic activities impacted the bauxitization process in the region's geological history.

Khubab et al. (2025) studied this question.

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