"leptochlorite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leptochlorites [plural]
Etymology: lepto- + chlorite Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|lepto|chlorite}} lepto- + chlorite Head templates: {{en-noun}} leptochlorite (plural leptochlorites)
  1. (mineralogy) A chlorite that contains mostly ferric iron rather than ferrous iron. Leptochlorites are typically richer in trivalent ions relative to silicon and divalent ions. Categories (topical): Minerals

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