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 |
Family: | |
Similar Stones: | Hydrogrossular and Rhodonite |
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 |