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Unakite

A rock classification type
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Unakite

South Africa
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Pompton Granite

Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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Unakite

Northern Territory, Australia
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Unakite

South Africa
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Pompton Granite

Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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Unakite

Northern Territory, Australia
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Unakite

South Africa
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Pompton Granite

Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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About UnakiteHide

A low to medium-temperature metasomatic rock mostly formed by the alteration of granitic rocks; principally composed of epidote, K-feldspar and quartz.

Compare epidosite.

Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Unakite.



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
36075
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:36075:9

Similar NamesHide

UngaiteA rock subtype

Classification of UnakiteHide

Sub-divisions of UnakiteHide

Mineralogy of UnakiteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feldspar > Alkali Feldspar > K FeldsparPotassium-dominant feldspars with variable crystal symmetry and Al-Si ordering state; they are a subgroup of ...
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:

Synonyms of UnakiteHide

Other Language Names for UnakiteHide

Portuguese:Unakite
Simplified Chinese:綠簾花崗石

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Unakite associated with 'Granite'
1 photo of Unakite associated with 'Aventurine'

Internet Links for UnakiteHide

References for UnakiteHide

Localities for UnakiteHide

Showing 4 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Plößberg
Former collection of Peter Seroka
USA
 
  • New Jersey
    • Passaic County
      • Pompton Lakes
[Pompton Granite] Rui Nunes 2011
  • Virginia
    • Madison County
      • Syria
Kramer Family Collection
    • Rockbridge County
      • Vesuvius
- (2005)
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