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Definition of Chlorite
Chlorite Chlorite Chlo"rite, n. [Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ? light green.]
(Min.)
The name of a group of minerals, usually of a green color and
micaceous to granular in structure. They are hydrous
silicates of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
Chlorite slate, a schistose or slaty rock consisting of
alumina, iron, and magnesia.
Chlorite Chlorite Chlo"rite, n. [Chlorous + -ite.] (Chem.)
Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.