Unakite is a member of the Jasper family.
Unakite is also called Epidote, for its main component deriving its name from the Greek epidosis meaning “growing together.” An combination of Red Jasper, Pink Feldspar and Green Epidote, Unakite is bound together and is said to symbolize “what comes together belongs together.” It forms in dense, opaque masses as a granite rock and ranges in colour from pistachio to moss green interlaced with areas of pink, peach or light red. It is named for the Unaka Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, USA, where it was first discovered.
Mohs hardness
Gemstone hardness is measured on the Mohs scales. This stone is 6 – 7 on the Mohs scale. For further information please see http://www.geologypage.com/2016/04/mohs-hardness-scale.html
Sources
USA, Canada, Zimbabwe and Switzerland
Gemstone Meaning
The elements of Red Jasper and Epidote blend beautifully in Unakite to embody strong, harmonious relationships. Its pink and green energies balance aspects of the heart, lifting spirits when one is down, and helps to release deep-seated emotions in a slow and gentle way.
It promotes patience and persistence, and gradually eliminates bad habits and the thoughts and patterns that perpetuate them. It is a great stone for children’s sensitive emotions, and is particularly good for helping them bounce back from sorrow, grief or disappointment. Unakite supports anyone who feels a little lost, overwhelmed, or has trouble focusing on the here and now. As a professional support stone, Unakite helps increase business success in areas of beauty, aromatherapy, and fashion design.
Spiritual Healing
Unakite fosters healthy relationships by balancing the emotions. It encourages harmonious partnerships, both in love and in business, and is especially helpful for working closely with a relative or friend where positive personal interactions are vital. If laced on the Third Eye, Unakite can promote visualization and encourages psychic vision. It may also be used as a casting crystal for scrying, signifying where compromise and integration are needed.
Chakra
Stone Combination
The following are good stones to combine with Unakite or Jasper.
The following are incompatible stones with Jasper.
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