Collection: Unakite

Unakite is a semi-precious stone belonging to the altered granite family, composed mainly of three minerals:

• Epidote (green)

• Pink feldspar (often orthoclase)

• Quartz (usually colorless to grayish)

Its speckled green and pink appearance makes it easily recognizable and highly appreciated in lithotherapy and costume jewelry .

Origin and discovery

Unakite is named after the Unaka Mountains in Tennessee , USA, where it was discovered in the 19th century. It is also found in South Africa, Brazil, and France.

Physical properties

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 6 to 7

• Color : mixture of green (epidote), pink (feldspar) and sometimes gray (quartz)

• Transparency : opaque to translucent

• Crystal system : monoclinic (epidote), triclinic (feldspar)

Use in lithotherapy

Unakite is often considered a stone of emotional balance and inner healing . Here are some of the virtues attributed to it:

• Grounding and refocusing : harmonizes emotions and the mind.

• Personal development : helps to free oneself from the past and to progress.

• Pregnancy and fertility : traditionally recommended for pregnant women.

• Stress reduction : promotes serenity.

Interview

Like all stones, unakite can be purified and recharged:

• Purification : clear water, without salt

• Recharging : soft sunlight or moonlight