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Unakite

Unakite is an opaque variegated stone made up of quartz, feldspar, and greenish epidote. The intensity of its green color varies with the amount iron in the stone.  Unakite derives it's name from the area of it's discovery – the Unaka range of South Carolina.

Lore

Unakite promotes and enhances foresight and visions.  It is known to bring balance to the emotions and resolution to conflict.  "This innocuous looking quartz mineral is a powerful grounding element that can disperse blockages and negative energies.  It can increase mental acuity and banish forgetfulness.  With many health benefits exclusive to women, unakite makes a marvelous talisman for the mother-to-be, as well as for the hopeful." ¹

Medicinally unakite "Soothes any aches and pains in the pelvic area . . ." ²

"Unakite can be used to enhance weight gain such that the weight is added in the areas chosen; i.e., manifestation of where those added pounds should be 'stationed'.  It can be used in the treatment of the reproductive system, and to stimulate healthy pregnancies while facilitating the health of the unborn." ³

"Unakite's energy stimulates the healing of disease brought on by the repression of emotions, particularly anger and resentment. . . . It can facilitate the process of real emotional release." ⁴

1)  Jonathan Maberry, David F. Kramer  "The Cryptopedia: A Dictionary of the Weird, Strange, and Downright Bizarre"  pg 187

2)  Sue Lilly, Simon Lilly  "The Essential Crystal Handbook: All the Crystals You Will Ever Need for Health, Healing & Happiness" pg 259

3)  A. Melody "Love is in the Earth- A Kaleidoscope of Crystals" pg. 457

4)  Naisha Ahsian "The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach " pg. 219

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