chlorite (1)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[chlorite 词源字典]
"A dark green mineral consisting of a basic hydrated aluminosilicate of magnesium and iron. It occurs as a constituent of many rocks, typically forming flat crystals resembling mica", Late 18th century: via Latin from Greek khlōritis, a green precious stone.[chlorite etymology, chlorite origin, 英语词源]
chlorite (2)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
"A salt of chlorous acid, containing the anion ClO2", Mid 19th century: from chlorine + -ite1.