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Chlorite
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What's The Definition Of Chlorite?Synonyms | Synonyms for Chlorite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chlorite: See Also | Chlorite In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\Chlo"rite\, n. [Chlorous + -ite.] (Chem.) Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium. |
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