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Unakite

Unakite — reference photo

Unakite is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 6-7 and vitreous to dull luster.

Unakite properties

TypeRock
Mohs hardness6-7
LusterVitreous to dull
Typical colorsGreen, pink, and gray
FormationMetamorphic rock formed from the alteration of granite
Rarity4 / 10

Mohs hardness 6–7 — hard

1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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