Gemological information

Gemological Information for Unakite
Color	Mottled Green, White and Pink Sometimes Veined with Black
Crystal Structure	Rock
Refractive Index	1.74-1.76 with areas of 1.55 or 1.52 possible
Durability	Fair
Hardness	6 to 7
Similar Stones	Hydrogrossular and Rhodinite
Treatments	Unknown
Country of Origin	U.S.
Unakite Care
Ultrasonic Cleaning	Safe
Steam Cleaning	Safe
Warm Soapy Water	Safe
Chemical Attack	Can be Attacked by Hydrofluoric Acid.
Light Sensitivity	Stable
Heat Sensitivity	Unknown