Chlorite is the group name for about 10 related
minerals. However, the term Chlorite can be used
both to describe the group in general, or as a
specific term to describe any green member of
the Chlorite group whose exact identity is not
practical to be determined. Although Chlorite is
not recognized as an individual mineral species
by the International Mineral Association, mineral
collectors still refer to it by its traditional name
Chlorite is very common, and is often an
uninteresting green mineral coating the surface
of more important minerals. However, there are
some crystal forms and varieties that are
attractive on their own right. Chlorite also forms
as inclusions within other minerals, especially
Quartz.
- (LR.017)
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