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clinochlore

clinochlore

9.9
A green mineral found in rocks changed by heat and pressure
  • noun
  • /ˈklɪnəˌklɔr/
  • Specialized
: clinoclorita
  • The distinctive green color of clinochlore makes it easy to recognize among other minerals.
  • transformations of clinochlore

Examples

  • Samples of clinochlore were collected from the metamorphic rock outcrop for further analysis.

  • The geologist examined a sample of clinochlore from the metamorphic rock.

  • The geologist identified the green crystals as clinochlore under the microscope.

  • Many clinochlores are found in schist formations.

  • The geologist identified the green crystals as clinochlore under the microscope.

  • Samples of clinochlore were collected from the metamorphic rock outcrop for further analysis.

  • The distinctive green color of clinochlore makes it easy to recognize among other minerals.

Surface Forms

clinochlore singular
clinochlores plural

Morphology

clinochlore = chlorite (opaque) = clino + chlore

The form combines technical combining forms used in mineral names (clino- + chlore/chlorite) and denotes a specific mineral species, which is not predictable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word clinochlore comes from the Greek parts clino- 'to lean' and chlore 'green', like in chlorine and chlorophyll. It was named for its slanted crystals and its green color, so the name helps you remember this green mineral.