Measures 6 x 3cm
Unakite is a beautiful and unique metamorphic rock composed primarily of green epidote, pink orthoclase feldspar, and usually clear to milky quartz. It is often used as a semi-precious stone in jewelry and decorative objects.
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Crystal Description of Unakite
- Color: Mottled green and pink, sometimes with gray or white quartz inclusions.
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Crystal System: Unakite is not a single mineral, so it does not have one crystal system. Its components include:
- Epidote: Monoclinic
- Feldspar (Orthoclase): Monoclinic
- Quartz: Hexagonal (trigonal)
- Hardness: 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale
- Luster: Typically ranges from vitreous to resinous
- Transparency: Generally opaque; occasionally translucent in quartz-rich areas
- Fracture: Uneven to conchoidal (from quartz and feldspar)
- Formation: Forms through hydrothermal alteration of granite, where plagioclase feldspar is replaced by epidote.
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Origin and Localities
- Commonly found in the United States (especially Virginia), as well as South Africa, Brazil, and China.
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Metaphysical Properties
(as believed in crystal healing)
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- Emotional Healing: Aids in emotional balance and release of old emotional wounds.
- Heart Chakra: Resonates with the heart chakra, combining the nurturing energy of pink feldspar and the growth-promoting green epidote.
- Grounding and Insight: Encourages grounded spiritual insight and aids meditation.
- Personal Growth: Promotes recovery from trauma and supports rebirth and renewal.