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chlorite1

Pronunciation: /ˈklɔːrʌɪt/

Definition of chlorite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dark green mineral consisting of a basic hydrated aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron. It occurs as a constituent of many rocks, typically forming flat crystals resembling mica.

Derivatives

chloritic

Pronunciation: /-ˈrɪtɪk/

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: via Latin from Greek khlōritis, a green precious stone

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