Unakite - History & Properties

History-Name

Unakite gets its name from the Unaka mountain in the United States, as it was originally discovered there. Unakite has been mainly used for carvings, small objects, beads and cabochons.

Formation

Unakite is an altered granite, considered as semi-precious stone, composed of green epidote, pink jasper and quartz, blended in such a way that each part is unique.

Healing Properties - Metaphysical

Unakite, the stone of vision, is a grounding and protective stone. It is extremely useful after meditation or mental work.
It facilitates the process of rebirth, illuminating and incorporating the intuitive knowledge from past, relating it to a specific current problem, helping us in solving it.
Unakite takes away negative energy, helps in releasing emotions and deception, and helps healing in separation issues.

Healing Properties - Physical

Unakite brings a calm, smooth energy and cancels the repercussions of the electro-magnetic pollution from television sets and computer monitors.
It provides support during the recovering after a severe illness. It cures the reproductive system and benefits pregnant women, ensuring a healthy pregnancy.
It helps in gaining weight when this is necessary and helps hair and skin tissues growth.

Chakras

Unakite is associated with the Heart chakra.

Astrological Sign

Unakite is associated with the Scorpio sign.