What is another word for Chlorite?
Pronunciation: [klˈɔːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Chlorite is a green to brown coloured mineral formed from a group of minerals known as phyllosilicates. It has various synonyms including Clinochlore, Penninete, Donbassite, Diabantite and Cookeite among others. These synonyms are derived from the differences in the mineral composition and structure. For instance, Clinochlore is a chlorite subgroup mineral that occurs in a wide range of rocks, while Penninete is a non-traditional chlorite mineral found in crystalline basalts. Donbassite, on the other hand, is a fibrous chlorite mineral that occurs in metamorphic rocks. In geology, understanding synonyms of minerals such as chlorite can aid in the classification of rocks and interpretation of their formation processes.
