RUBYCA Natural Unakite Jasper/Epidote Gemstone Round Loose Beads Jewelry Making 1 Strand - 8mm

Unakite/ Epidote
First discovered in the United States in the Unakas mountains of North Carolina from which it gets its name,
unakite is an altered granite composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and generally colorless quartz.
It exists in various shades of green and pink and is usually mottled in appearance

Unakite, also called Epidote, 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.

Origin and Gemstone Sources
Unakite is not limited to the United States, but has also been reported from South Africa, Sierra Leone, Brazil, and China.

Metaphysical Gemstone Properties
Unakite 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. Unakite is a stone of vision. It balances emotions with spirituality.
Unakite supports convalescence and recovery from major illness.
Unakite enhances weight gain, where required and aids the growth of skin tissue and hair.

Unakite Gemstone jewelry Care and Cleaning
Epidote is sensitive to extreme heat and vulnerable to partial decomposition by hydrochloric acid.
Since it is quite fusible, avoid extreme heat and avoid cleaning it with harsh household chemicals.
Epidote is not a tough material owing to poor basal cleavage.
It is also softer than common quartz, and since ordinary dust often contains traces of quartz, simply wiping off dust can eventually lead to reduced polish and unwanted surface scratches.

To clean your Epidote, simply use soapy water and a soft cloth.
Be sure to rinse well to remove soapy residue.
As with most gemstones, ultrasonic cleaners and steamers are not recommended.