What's the difference of this chemical formula?

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I found out that Bauxite has 2 formula,
which one is 2Al(OH)3,
and the other one is Al2Si2O5(OH)4⋅2H2O.

What's the difference of these formula?

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Exact composition of bauxite depends on the deposit it is taken from.
 
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