Chlorite \Chlo"rite\, n. [Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ? light green.]

(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.

Chlorite slate, a schistose or slaty rock consisting of alumina, iron, and magnesia.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Chlorite \Chlo"rite\, n. [Chlorous + -ite.]

(Chem.) Any salt of chlorous acid; as, chlorite of sodium.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)