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Chlorite

Synonym of:Chlorite Group


A name commonly used for undifferentiated members of the chlorite group. While the name "chlorite" once indicated a mineral species, it is now the name of a Group of species - there is no longer a mineral named "chlorite." Common species in the Group commonly termed "chlorite" are clinochlore, chamosite, and cookeite.

References for Chlorite

Reference List:Hillier, S. and Velde, B. (1991) Octahedral occupancy and the chemical composition of disgenetic (low-temperature) chlorite. Clay Minerals: 26: 149-168.

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