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chlorite
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chlorite, n. [Gr. (sc. ), fr. chlwro`s light green.].
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. [1913 Webster]
chlorite, n. [Chlorous + -ite.].
Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium. [1913 Webster]
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