Unakite
Unakite is named after place of discovery in South Carolina, USA.
Unakite is an altered granite consisting primarily of pink Orthoclase Feldspar, clear Quartz and green Epidote. It is very compact and hard.
Unakite is cut into cabochons, fashioned into beads and carved into ornamental objects.
Unakite is an altered granite consisting primarily of pink Orthoclase Feldspar, clear Quartz and green Epidote. It is very compact and hard.
Unakite is cut into cabochons, fashioned into beads and carved into ornamental objects.
| Physical Properties of Unakite | |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 6 to 7, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Specific Gravity | 2.85 to 3.20, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Optical Properties of Unakite | |
| Refractive Index | 1.525 (+/-) to 1.760 (+/-), Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Colour | |
| Transparency | Opaque, Gemstones of the world (2001) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Unakite information at mindat.org |