Unakit

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"Overcome obstacles, come to terms with challenges. Unakite will support you."

Symbolism and healing properties of unakite:

Unakite is associated with emotional healing and balance. It reportedly helps dissolve emotional blocks, release old patterns and strengthen emotional stability. It is usually green to pink in colour, often with brown or red hues. It is traditionally linked to Gaia, the Greek goddess of the earth, fertility and nature. According to astrology, it has protective properties and is said to help ward off negative energy and thoughts. It reportedly serves as an energetic shield that supports the energetic protection of its wearer.

People also seek it out because this mineral is associated with love and compassion. It is said to help open the heart, strengthen relationships and express love for oneself and others. It reportedly symbolises harmony and balance in partner relationships. In alternative medicine, it is used to release old behavioural patterns. Unakite is also said to strengthen the sense of security and stability. It is often associated with overcoming obstacles, coming to terms with challenges and inner development.

Unakite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May to 21 June), Virgo (23 August to 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October to 22 November)

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Localities, forms of unakite and history:

The most significant locality for unakite is the USA. Other important localities include South Africa, China, Brazil and Madagascar.

In nature, unakite occurs in the form of crystals and rock structures. It can also be found in the form of grains and druses. Natural unakite reportedly has very strong properties. It is widely used across many fields around the world. On the Mohs scale, it corresponds to a hardness of 6–7.

The history of unakite dates back to antiquity, when it was used, in particular, by the ancient Egyptians as a decorative stone and amulet. The Chinese used it for its protective properties, as a protective stone that also supports harmony. It was first discovered in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States.

Did you know?

that meditating while holding unakite can help release emotional blocks? Simply find a quiet place, hold the unakite in your hand, close your eyes and focus on your breath. Imagine the energy of the unakite flowing into your body and supporting emotional balance.

What is unakite used for and what can you make from it?

Thanks to its natural beauty, unakite is widely used especially in jewellery making, where it is used to make necklaces and bracelets in which the individual stones are either connected directly, or decorative elements such as pearls or other beads are inserted between them. Unakite is often faceted into various shapes for making jewellery such as earrings and rings, which are also very popular.

You can also use unakite to make figurines, pendants, medallions and other decorative household items. You can also make boxes, amulets, charms and pipes.

Chakras associated with unakite:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: affects stability and security
3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: affects self-confidence and personal power
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart area, associated with compassion and love

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