Unakite: characteristics and properties of the stone

The deep processes of the earth have produced an unusual, amazing gem, as if collected from various minerals. Gemologists classify it as granite containing the olive color of epidote, the clarity of gray quartz, and the delicate additions of pink and white spar. The stone also has other names - epidosite, unakite. People inclined to mysticism consider it a symbol of harmony and fertility.

The mineral crystallizes in the deepest layers of the planet throughout its life. Magmatic liquids cool down to form a granite structure. Underground waters wash out potassium and magnesium from it, replacing it with secondary minerals: epidote, mica, spar. The process of interspersing colored minerals took place for millions of years, and only in 1874 was a beautiful multicolored stone discovered in the Unaca Mountains, in the state of North Carolina (USA). It got its name in honor of the area in which it was found.

Since unakite belongs to granite, it has a very strong base, high density and is characterized by the absence of cracks. The hardness of the stone is determined by the Mohs scale and ranges from six to seven units. Unakite got its unique qualities of a gem thanks to hydrothermal processes that took place in the depths of the earth and gave it a composition of various minerals that can be felt even tactilely.If you run your hand over an untreated unakite, you can feel the different-structured surface of the stone under your fingers, you can feel the joints of the built-in minerals.

The chemical composition of unakite is enriched with calcium, iron, aluminum, silicon and other chemical elements. The stone has an opaque structure and a glassy luster. Unakite acquired a beautiful color and almost artistic drawing due to the replacement of magnesium and potassium with multi-colored minerals. Most often, it contains green shades, with a swampy tide of epidote. He presented the stone with various variations of the green color.

Feldspar enriched unakite with bright pink, brown, red, brown, and also light blotches. The delicate transparency of quartz makes the stone especially beautiful, creating the illusion of a glass, but at the same time opaque surface. The variety of shades of stone depends on which mineral is more present in it.

Unakite is quite individual and, in terms of color, it can only be confused with jasper. But it has serious structural differences - it does not belong to granites, it consists of hollcedony and quartz. This difference makes jasper more expensive, it is she who can become the object of counterfeiting.

Despite the colorful beauty of unakite, jewelry made from it is inexpensive. Their cost is more influenced by the cut than the mineral itself. For example, a small silver ring with unakite is more expensive than a massive bracelet made of the same stone.

As already noted, unakite was first discovered in the United States of America. It was a shiny boulder lying directly under the feet of the travelers. To this day, the United States is the largest supplier of this mineral to the international market. Today, unakite is being developed in the following countries:

• China;
• Brazil;
• SOUTH AFRICA;
• Ireland;
• Sierra leone

Despite its solid structure, the stone is quite light, dense and solid. This means that it has good industrial qualities. To them you can add the aesthetic side of the material - the unusual pattern and the originality of the color palette. Due to its excellent capabilities, the stone is used in various fields of human activity.

• In construction, it is used as a strong decorative, ornamental and facing material for all kinds of surfaces.
• Jewelry is made from it (rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches and earrings). Jewelry is amazing for its beauty and is inexpensive.
• Unakite is especially often used for the production of souvenirs. In this field of activity, he is ready to compete even with onyx. It is used to make figurines, vases, candlesticks, boxes, stands for stationery.
• The stone is used in lithotherapy; devices for massage are made from it.
• For their purposes, the mineral was chosen by astrologers and magicians.

Designers often use unakite to create distinctive, sophisticated interiors. Unakite in souvenirs and jewelry is purchased for aesthetic purposes. The stone is great as a decorative material. Sometimes they put a mystical meaning in it and decorate dwellings as a talisman.

• An egg made from unakite has a positive effect on the home atmosphere. It can be gifted to any member of your family.
• The box is a wonderful gift for a romantically inclined girl, it will help her to realize the most fabulous fantasies.
• Stone figurines will be the finishing touch to your interior design. They are suitable for historical and ethnic styles that require natural natural material.
• Candlesticks or table stationery sets made of unakite will decorate the office of a creative person.
• Unakite body jewelry in silver cut will suit women of any age. They go well with a business suit and an evening dress.
• A rosary made of stone will be a good gift for a believer.
• A pendant on the neck of a young girl will emphasize her grace.

Whatever item is made of unakite, it will always be a welcome gift.

The ability of stones to influence a person was noticed in ancient times. Our ancestors not only applied stones to sore spots, but also managed to grind them and take them inside. Nowadays, interest in lithotherapy is growing, and some even consider it a medical science of the 21st century.

Since unakite is credited with the energy of the earth and fertility, it is believed that jewelry made from this stone should be worn by women who want to get pregnant. The mineral also affects metabolic processes, speeds up metabolism, and helps fight obesity. Lithotherapists claim that unakite is able to have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and human psyche. It is recommended to be worn by people who are easily annoyed, go into hysterics. The stones help to overcome depressive conditions and some mental disorders.

The depressing effect of unakite on the pathogenic flora is noted. Some people wear it during flu epidemics in the hope that it will keep them from getting sick. It is believed that the mineral relieves all kinds of inflammation, swelling, bruising and swelling of the skin. They are trying to treat sciatica.

Unakite was discovered not too long ago, so you should not increase its value with the accumulated "ancient knowledge". People who study the energy of the stone today attribute to it some properties that can balance our psyche and influence an adequate and stable state of mind. With its help, stress is more easily tolerated, offenses that "eat away" our personality are forgiven. The stone helps to take everything inevitable for granted. And if there is even a fraction of the opportunity, it is easy and quick to make dreams come true.

If we talk about the philosophy of Feng Shui, then the importance of stones in this teaching can hardly be overestimated. As for unakite specifically, it smooths out active energy flows, extinguishes the explosive energy of the outside world, creating a benevolent atmosphere in the house. It doesn't matter in what form the mineral is present in the apartment, the main thing is that it is in the most inhabited rooms. But at the same time, the interior should not be oversaturated with stone products, there should be a sense of proportion in everything. The mineral is endowed with the ability to both accumulate energy and redirect it.

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