Chlorite are basically silicates of

A. Magnesium with some iron and aluminum

B. Iron with some magnesium and aluminum

C. Aluminum with some iron and magnesium

D. Iron and aluminum

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Chlorites are silicates of Magnesium with some iron and aluminum. Chlorite minerals show a wide variety of compositions, in which magnesium, iron, aluminium and silicon substitute for each other in the crystal structure.
Chlorites are a group of phyllosilicate minerals common in low-grade metamorphic rocks and altered igneous rocks.