Chlorite
Chlorite , noun
[Greek {not transcribed} (sc. {not transcribed}), from chlwro`s light green.]
(Mineralogy) 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.
Collocations (1)
Chlorite slate , a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.
Chlorite , noun
[Chlorous + -ite.]
(Chemistry) Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.