# leptochlorite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A chlorite that contains mostly ferric iron rather than ferrous iron. Leptochlorites are typically richer in trivalent ions relative to silicon and divalent ions.

## Etymology
From lepto- + chlorite.

## Source
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