Unakite is a gemstone with harmonious shades of pink and green, often marbled, sourced mainly from the USA and Austria. It is prized for creating elegant, timeless jewelry, while being easy to clean and wear with a variety of metals, including silver and stainless steel.
Unakite has a beautiful color combining pink and green, which typically blend together in speckled or marbled patterns. A stone associated with protection and comfort in crystal healing, it has also captivated jewelers and jewelry designers, who create elegant and timeless necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
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This natural stone is considered a relatively new discovery by gemologists. In fact, no ancient texts, myths, or legends mention this green and pink stone. It was first discovered by the French mineralogist René Just Haüy in the early 19th century. He named it “epidote,” derived from the Greek word “epidosis,” meaning “addition.”
It was rediscovered several decades later by the American geologist Frank Howe Bradley in the southern United States, in the heart of the Unaka Mountains, which gave it its definitive name.
It is sometimes called“unakite jasper,” although it is not actually a jasper.
Unakite is a gemstone (formerly classified asa “semi-precious stone”) belonging to the weathered granite family. It has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and its density ranges from 3.2 to 3.55 g/cm³.
Its opaque color ranges from yellow-green to dark green, including khaki green, with hints of red, reddish-pink, or pink. The pink and green tones typically blend together in speckled or marbled patterns.
It is sometimes confused with ruby zoisite, another natural stone featuring green and pink colors.
The main deposits of Unakite are found in Austria, the United States, Mexico, China, Russia, South Africa, Mozambique, and Norway.
In crystal healing, this natural stone is considered a stone of protection and comfort. It is said to have the power to help us put situations into perspective and take a step back. It is said to bring emotional balance, reduce stress, and boost self-confidence and self-esteem,
This stone is associated with the heart chakra and the third chakra, known as the solar plexus. When linked to the solar plexus chakra, unakite is said to help us make peace with ourselves and improve our self-image.
Crystal healers believe that this stone can help release emotional blockages, encourage the expression of self-love and compassion toward others, and strengthen positive relationships.
Please note: Our gemstones are not sold for crystal healing. The effects of these stones have not been scientifically proven. Natural stones are in no way a substitute for medical expertise or medical treatment.
Like all stones, unakite accumulates negative energy over time. That’s why it’s recommended to cleanse and purify it regularly so that it can regain its full benefits.
To cleanse and purify it, rinse it thoroughly withclear water or use sage smudging.
Then, to recharge it, expose your gemstone to sunlight for a few hours. To enhance this process, you can place it on a cluster of quartz or an amethyst geode.
Both silver and gold-tone metals pair perfectly with this natural stone. Silver will give DIY jewelry made with unakite an elegant and timeless look. Stainless steel will add a modern touch. Finally, findings or jewelry components made of Gold Filled, gold-plated, or gold-toned stainless steel will add a touch of luxury.
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