Unakite is an altered granite composed of pin k orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and generally colorless quartz, first discovered in the United States in the Unakas mountains of North Carolina.

Discount unakite derives its name from the Greek epidosis, meaning "growing together". It is a combination of red jasper and green epidote solidly bound together. From this we get the meaning that what comes together belongs together.

Cheap unakite is considered a balancing stone. It is said to help unify the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of self, making it an excellent stone for those seeking a well-rounded existence.

Handmade unakite also is believed to help us to live in the present instead of dwelling on the past. It is said to help us release the mental or emotional blocks that can often stop us from moving forward.

China unakite can be used to draw off negative energy and blockage from the Heart Chakra. It is said to lift your spirits when you are feeling down - this is the gemstone to help you to see the beauty in life. It is also used to uncover deception. Used in magic spell casting, fashion unakite will give the user a more confident control of any spell, and the user will find things that have been lost.

Unakite can be found as pebbles and cobbles from glacial drift in the beach rock on the shores of Lake Superior. It occurs in Virginia where it is found in the river valleys after having been washed down from the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Unakite is first and mainly found in the U.S.A. However, Unakite is not limited to the United States, and is reported from South Africa, Sierra Leone, Brazil, and China as well as the United States. Some material labeled unakite lacks the quartz and is more properly epidosite.

This granite gemstone is an interesting mix of red/pink feldspar, white/gray quartz and epidote. Its spring colors and compact, hard structure make it a nice stone for jewelry.

It was named for the Unaka Mountains in the Southeastern U.S.A., where it was first discovered. Unakite is relatively new to the market but is growing in popularity.

Unakite is purported to stimulate the health of the heart and circulatory systems, and ensure a healthy reproductive system.