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chlorite (1)
chlo·rite [ kláw rt ] (plural chlo·rites)


noun 
Definition:
 
soft metamorphic green mineral: a soft green or black aluminosilicate mineral. Source: metamorphic rocks.
[Late 18th century. Via Latin< Greek khlōritis, green precious stone]
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