The Los Pijiguaos bauxite deposit (Venezuela): A ...
WEBMay 1, 2000 · The process of lateritic bauxite formation is the process of chemical alteration of an original protolith under surficial conditions, driven by the flow of infiltrating meteoric waters. The infiltrating solutions leach the most soluble components of the rock (silica, alkalies, alkaline earths), leaving a residual material enriched in aluminum ...