chlo·rite 1 (klôr  t , kl r-)n. A generally green or black secondary mineral, (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8, often formed by metamorphic alteration of primary dark rock minerals, that appears as a spot of green and resembles mica. [Latin chl rtis, a green precious stone, from Greek khlrtis, from khlros, green; see ghel-2 in Indo-European roots.]chlo·rit ic (klôr- tk, klr-) adj. |
| chlo·rite 2 (klôrt, klr-) n. The inorganic group ClO2 or a salt containing it. |
chlorite1
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) any of a group of green soft secondary minerals consisting of the hydrated silicates of aluminium, iron, and magnesium in monoclinic crystalline form: common in metamorphic rocks
[from Latin chlōrītis precious stone of a green colour, from Greek khlōritis, from khlōros greenish yellow]
chloritic [klɔːˈrɪtɪk] adj
chlorite2
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any salt of chlorous acid, containing the monovalent ion ClO2-
| chlorite 1 (klôrt) A usually green or black, flaky mineral that looks like mica. Chlorite is either monoclinic or triclinic and occurs in low-grade metamorphic rocks (rocks that have undergone little metamorphism). It often forms by the alteration of dark minerals (often rich in iron and magnesium) during metamorphism. Chemical formula: (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8. |
| chlorite 2 (klôrt) A salt containing the group ClO2. |
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| Noun | 1. | chlorite - a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
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