Unakite is altered granite composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and generally clear quartz.  It exists in various shades of green and pink and is typically mottled in appearance.  In good quality, unakite is considered a semiprecious stone.  It is also referred to as epidotized granite.

Unakite has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Moh’s scale.

§         Astrological birthstone for Scorpio

Myths and Therapeutic Properties:

Unakite was first discovered in the United States in the Unakas Mountains of North Carolina, for which it was named.  It is a relatively newly discovered stone, therefore the history is not very extensive.  Therapeutically it is thought to aid in recuperation after illness or injury and provide protection during pregnancy.  It is also known to maintain heart health and attract love.  It is considered a balancing stone assumed to sustain mental health and clarity by allowing one to enjoy the present and not dwell in the past. 

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