Unakite bracelet from South Africa A (baroque beads)

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

Dimensions:
Approximately 17-18cm - Fits all wrists measuring 16 to 18cm

Unakite belongs to the family of weathered granites. It is composed of aluminum, iron, and calcium silicate. Its inclusions of green epidote, orthoclase (a pink to orange feldspar), and colorless quartz give it a striking range of colors. Indeed, its base hue evolves from yellowish-green to dark green, then it displays spots that vary from pink to reddish. Its monoclinic crystal system results in irregularly shaped crystals, creating all sorts of forms.

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

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 displays 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, at 10 on the same scale. It is therefore highly prized by jewelers who can work with it to create all kinds of jewelry. It is also widely used in the making 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 grief, heartbreak, or unfair dismissal. It helps combat unexplained feelings of unease. It promotes introspection and reconnection with one's inner self. It can thus release certain blockages stemming from 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 confidence and self-esteem. It restores confidence to those who undervalue themselves, often following a personal or professional setback. It encourages them to start again, to try again, and not to accept defeat too easily. It helps them overcome the frustrations that follow failures.

This stone helps release negative energies such as anger, resentment, and jealousy. The wearer becomes more conciliatory and forgives more easily. They open up to others without suspicion and enjoy sharing with them. They demonstrate great empathy, compassion, and understanding. Furthermore, those with an excessive temperament learn to temper their passions and manage their anger.