Unakite
Originally found in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, USA. The pink and orange portions are orthoclase feldspar; the white to gray portions are quartz; the yellowish-green portions are epidote; and the dark green portions are chlorite.
The beautiful luster of Unakite
Basic Information
| English Name | Unakite |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | Yunaka-seki |
| Chemical Formula | KAlSi₃O₈,SiO₂,Ca₂Al₂(Fe,Al)(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)O(OH) |
| Classification | - |
| Hardness | - |
| Specific Gravity | 2.9 |
Characteristics & Varieties
- Occolite: Mined in Keimoes, South Africa; contains epidote in various colors
Origin, Synonyms, Treatments & Similar Stones
Treatment: May be dyed with green or pink pigments or treated with oil impregnation.
Similar Stones: Augite syenite: Mined in Transvaal, South Africa. It tends to be redder than Unakite.