metamorphic
Unakite
Altered Granite
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, mottled pink, green, and white colors, sub-vitreous luster, and a phaneritic texture.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, mottled pink, green, and white colors, sub-vitreous luster, and a phaneritic texture.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal alteration of granitic rocks, where plagioclase feldspar is replaced by epidote.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in lapidary work for making cabochons, beads, spheres, and carved ornamental objects.
Geological facts
First discovered in the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, from which it derives its name.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinct pink orthoclase feldspar and green epidote mix; commonly found in glacial drift and mountain streams.
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