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Unakite was first discovered in the USA in the Unaka range of mountains hence its name.   Unakite is the state gemstone of Virginia where it can be found in the river valleys after having been washed down from the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Unakite can also be found as pebbles in the beach rock on the shores of Lake Superior and is also found in South Africa, Brazil and China.

Unaktie is a type of granite composed of pink orthoclase, feldspar, green epidote and generally clear quartz.  It is known for its unusual mix of salmon pink and green colour and is relatively new to the gemstone market but is fast growing in popularity.

Unakite is considered by crystal healers to be a balancing stone and one that can help to unify the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of ones self, making it an excellent gemstone for those seeking a well rounded existence.  It is also believed to help us to live in the present instead of dwelling on the past.  Unakite helps to release mental or emotional blocks that can often stop us from moving forward.

Unakite is believed to enhance self-esteem and feelings of self-worth.  It can encourage you to be more forthright about your needs and desires and enable you to move ahead more confidently.  Unakite can be used to enhance weight gain as well as in the treatment of the reproductive system and to stimulate healthy pregnancies while facilitating the health of the unborn child.

Unakite is graded 6 to 7 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

Wikipedia offers just one paragraph on unakite

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unakite

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