South Africa unakite pendant A (holed stone) + cord

PEN-UNAKPP-02
Origin: South Africa
Grade: A

Dimensions:
Approximately 30mm x 22mm

Weight:
Approximately 10g

Origin:
South Africa

Grade:
A = good

Drilled Unakite approximately 30mm x 22mm
Colors and patterns may vary from one stone to another.
Waxed cotton cord offered

Unakite belongs to the altered granite family. It is composed of aluminum, iron, and calcium silicate. Its inclusions of green epidote, orthose (pink to orange feldspar), and colorless quartz give it an astonishing range of colors. Its base shade evolves from yellow-green to dark green, then it displays spots that vary from pink to reddish. Its monoclinic crystal system provides crystals with an irregular appearance, creating all sorts of shapes.

In 1975, geologist M. BRADLEY discovered this fabulous stone in the mountains named Unaka Range, located in North Carolina, USA. He then named it unakite. Extracted from hydrothermal, metasomatic, and metamorphic rocks, unakite is a relatively recent stone.

Thus, there are no legends or myths associated with this stone. It is therefore a brand new stone in the eyes of geologists. Sometimes, unakite is confused with epidote. In fact, they are distinguished by the absence of quartz in epidote, which shows very few pink spots due to feldspar.

Unakite has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on the same scale. It is therefore highly prized by jewelers who can work with it and create all kinds of jewelry. It is also widely used in the manufacture of statuettes representing deities, such as Buddha. Its varied and original colors allow for unique creations.

Its main deposits are located in Brazil, South Africa, etc.

Unakite is a stone of resilience. It helps one rebuild after a bereavement, a failed relationship, or an unfair dismissal. It helps combat inexplicable feelings of unease. It promotes introspection and reconnection with one's inner self. It can thus lift certain blockages due to childhood traumas. It gives the strength to accept and overcome them in order to move forward in life.

Thus, it is beneficial for people who lack self-confidence and self-esteem. It restores confidence to people who devalue themselves, often after a personal or professional failure. It encourages them to start over, try again, and not accept defeat too easily. It helps overcome frustrations following failures.

This stone promotes the evacuation of negative energies, such as anger, resentment, and jealousy. The person becomes more conciliatory and forgives more easily. They open up to others without suspicion and enjoy sharing with them. They show a lot of empathy, compassion, and understanding. Moreover, people suffering from an overly excessive temperament learn to temper their ardor and manage their anger.

To learn more about this stone and its properties, visit our page dedicated to unakite. You will also find our unakite jewelry there.