What does "chlorite" mean?

Chlorite: 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.

Additional senses

  1. 2.Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.

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