chlorite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal

WordNet

Chlo"rite noun
Etymology
Gr. (sc. ), fr. light green.
Definitions
  1. (Min.) 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.
Chlo"rite noun
Etymology
Chlorous + -ite.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.

Webster 1913