Chlorite
Chlorite is a member of the mica group of minerals (sheet silicates), like biotite and muscovite.Chlorite is widespread in low grade metamorphic rocks such as slate and schist, in sedimentary rocks, and as a weathering product of any rocks that are low in silica (especially igneous rocks).
Chemical composition - (Fe, Mg, Al)
6(Si, Al)
4O
10(OH)
8
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