🪨Origins & Formation

A metamorphic rock of pink feldspar, green epidote, and quartz.

🌍Where It’s Found

• USA (Unaka Range): namesake locality
• South Africa & Brazil: lapidary supply
• Global: decorative stone

📜History & Cultural Significance

Modern heart‑healing favorite for reconciliation and patience.

🧘Chakra Connection

Aligned with Heart for compassion and steady mending.

• Heart: Emotional recovery and empathy.

💫Tarot Connection

Tarot emphasizes healing and measured progress:

• Temperance: Gentle integration.

♒Zodiac & Astrology

Common pairings:

• Cancer: Nurture and care.
• Virgo: Thoughtful improvement.

Pairs well with rose quartz for tender work.

✨Healing Properties & Symbolism

• Healing: Softens resentment.
• Patience: Encourages gradual change.
• Compassion: Warms perspective.

These qualities reflect traditional lore and spiritual practices and are not medical claims.

🧭Everyday Uses & Care

• Pocket stone: Daily heart reminder.
• Meditation: Gratitude list afterward.
• Care tips: Gentle cleaning only.

⛰️Geological Context

Altered granite (epidote‑bearing) from metamorphism; popular decorative stone.

🧪Scientific Properties

🤝Ethical Sourcing

Prefer reputable vendors who disclose treatments and origin; avoid habitat damage and unfair labor practices.

🧤Safety & Handling

• Avoid harsh chemicals and acids unless you’re certain the stone is resistant.
• Protect from impacts and thermal shock.
• Clean with mild soap and water
• dry thoroughly.

🔎Similar Crystals

• Epidote (green component)
• Rhyolite (similar colors
• different texture)
• Jasper (opaque quartz)

📚Further Reading

• Mindat — Unakite
• Wikipedia — Unakite