Abstract: An improved process for the production of a low density formed product of an activated alumina having a large macro-pore volume and an excellent abrasion resistance, which comprises mixing the starting solid material selected from an alumina powder being able to be re-hydrated and a mixture of the alumina and other solid material with water, said starting solid material having an average particle size of 1 micron to 35 micron and a quarter deviation of particle distribution of not more than about 1.5, forming the mixture of a solid material and water into various shapes, re-hydrating the formed product by keeping it under wetted atmosphere or in water, and calcining the resulting re-hydrated product.