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Unakite
Unakite is an altered granite of pink feldspar, green epidote and quartz, usually pink and olive green, mottled. Unakite's blend of pink and green is associated in modern practice with balance between heart and mind and with patience.
Key facts
| Colour | pink and olive green, mottled |
|---|---|
| What it is | an altered granite of pink feldspar, green epidote and quartz |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6–7 |
| Typical sources | the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, South Africa and China |
| Chakra (tradition) | heart |
| Star signs (tradition) | Scorpio |
Traditions and folklore
Unakite's blend of pink and green is associated in modern practice with balance between heart and mind and with patience.
Unakite is named after the Unaka range in the Appalachians, where it was first described.
Often paired with rose quartz.
Care
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Natural altered granite of pink feldspar and green epidote.
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Sold outUnakite: questions answered
What is Unakite?
Unakite is an altered granite of pink feldspar, green epidote and quartz. It is usually pink and olive green, mottled.
What is Unakite traditionally associated with?
Unakite's blend of pink and green is associated in modern practice with balance between heart and mind and with patience. These are traditional and spiritual associations, not health claims.
How do I care for Unakite?
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks.
Which star signs is Unakite linked with?
In modern crystal tradition unakite is linked with Scorpio.
Where does Unakite come from?
It is typically sourced from the Unaka Mountains of North Carolina, South Africa and China.