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Chlorite

Scope note

Widely occurring monoclinic mineral, usually green in color, associated with and resembling mica but chemically consisting of hydrous silicate of aluminum, ferrous iron, or magnesium.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011079

Broader Terms used

<clay minerals>

Term used for

chlorites

Created

13yrs ago

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