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Chlorite

The term Chlorite can refer to the following meaning:

Chlorite is a mineral found in small quantities in Gneiss and can be easily converted from Hornblende.

Chlorite ion is also a polyatomic cation consisting of an atom of chlorine and two oxygen atoms. Its chemical formula is ClO₂^-. Chlorites are chemical compounds consisting of chlorite ions.

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