Unakite: meaning, properties and bracelet ideas
Unakite is traditionally associated with a soothed heart, vision and patience. In lithotherapy, it is linked to the Heart chakra and to the earth element. Its vibration is considered balanced, which shapes how it combines with other stones.
From the workshop
Unakite always has an unsettling effect on me. Green and pink, together, in the same stone. In art, those two colours are rarely paired. Here, nature did it without asking anyone's opinion. And it works.
The green comes from epidote, the pink from feldspar, all mixed with quartz. It's a rock, not a single mineral, so each bead has its own balance of green and pink. No two are alike.
With a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, it copes well with everyday wear. A rinse in clear water, a soft cloth, and that's it.
Unakite is traditionally associated with patience and balance.
Two colours that shouldn't go together.
And yet.
— Camille G., jewelry maker from 2013 to 2023, founder of Loch Ness
Unakite meaning and properties
In a bracelet, its dominant quality is emotional and its polarity is receptive (yin).
Where does it come from?
Good to know
Agates, jaspers, onyx, carnelian, jade, kunzite, peridot, bull's eye… The large chalcedony family. Perfect for a bracelet worn every day: dust does not scratch them easily.
Mohs scale: how hard are your stones? →
How and where minerals form: magma, metamorphism, circulating water. Petrology studies rocks, which are assemblages of minerals. Obsidian and lava stone are volcanic, unakite is an altered granite, lapis lazuli is born from metamorphism. See our guide on where stones come from.
A small ritual
- Lie down and rest Unakite on your heart for a few minutes.
- Think of someone, or yourself, you wish to send kindness to.
- Wear it on your left wrist, the heart side according to tradition.
Best stones to pair with Unakite
Calculated by our compatibility engine from chakras, elements, vibration and properties.
- Moss Agate Strong harmony · 100/100
Same chakra (Heart), same element (earth), same vibration level. - Amazonite Strong harmony · 97/100
Same chakra (Heart), earth and water elements, same vibration level. - Ocean Jasper Strong harmony · 97/100
Same chakra (Heart), earth and water elements, same vibration level. - Aventurine Strong harmony · 95/100
Same chakra (Heart), same element (earth), same vibration level. - Green Dyed Quartz (Malaysia Jade) Strong harmony · 95/100
Same chakra (Heart), same element (earth), same vibration level. - Green Jade Strong harmony · 95/100
Same chakra (Heart), same element (earth), same vibration level.
Bracelets with Unakite
Unakite appears in 7 published bracelets, with an average lithotherapy score of 83/100.
Unakite & Tourmaline Bracelet: Meaning & Properties90/100
Unakite & Moss Agate Bracelet: Meaning & Crystal Properties88/100
Unakite & Serpentine Bracelet: Meaning & Properties86/100
Aventurine and Unakite Bracelet: Meaning & Crystal Properties85/100
Howlite and Turquoise Bracelet: Meaning & Crystal Properties81/100
Unakite & Malachite Bracelet: Meaning & Properties82/100
Fluorite & Unakite Bracelet: Meaning & Properties70/100How to care for Unakite
- 💧 Water: Unakite tolerates a quick rinse in clear water; dry it right away.
- 🤲 Skin contact: Unakite is not flagged for prolonged-contact precautions.
- 🪨 Hardness: at Mohs 6.5, Unakite resists everyday wear well.
Unakite mineral data sheet
| Family | Rock (epidote, feldspar, quartz) |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silicates |
| Crystal system | Mixed |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6 – 7 |
| Density | 2,85 |
| Luster | Vitreous to dull |
| Color | Green and pink |
| Origins | United States, South Africa |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unakite associated with?
Unakite is traditionally associated with a soothed heart, vision, patience and balance. Its dominant quality is considered emotional.
Which chakra is Unakite linked to?
Unakite is linked to the Heart chakra, and to the earth element.
Can Unakite get wet?
Unakite tolerates a quick rinse in clear water. Dry it right away and avoid long soaking.
Which stones go well with Unakite?
According to our compatibility analysis (chakras, elements, vibration and properties), Unakite pairs best with Moss Agate, Amazonite and Ocean Jasper.
The properties described here come from lithotherapy traditions. They are not medical claims and do not replace professional advice.