Unakite bracelet from South Africa A (baroque beads)

BRA-UNAK-01
Origin: South Africa
Grade: A

Dimensions:
Approximately 17-18cm - Suitable for all wrists with a size of 16 to 18cm

Unakite belongs to the altered granite family. It is composed of aluminum, iron, and calcium silicate. Its inclusions of green epidote, orthoclase (pink to orange feldspar), and colorless quartz give it an astonishing range of colors. Its base hue 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 Unaka Range mountains, 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 completely 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 statues representing deities, such as Buddha. Its varied and original colors allow for unique creations.

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

Unakite is a stone of resilience. It helps in rebuilding after a bereavement, a relationship failure, or an unfair dismissal. It helps to combat unexplained feelings of unease. It promotes introspection and reconnection with one's inner self. It can thus remove 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 self-assurance for people who devalue themselves, often following a personal or professional failure. It encourages them to start again, to try anew, and not to accept defeat too easily. It helps overcome frustrations after 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.

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