Unakite

Quality

With the right amount of pink and green, Unakite is truly an irresistible gemstone for those who admire unique and gender neural color combinations. This beautiful opaque gemstone comes with myriad color and patterns which is truly astounding and pleasing to the eye. So, while selecting a Unakite, one needs to be careful of the color, clarity and shape because all of these factors define the gem’s beauty.

• Origin

  – Unakite mines are located in Australia, Virginia, China, United States, Brazil and South Africa. Brazilian and Chinese Unakite are prominently green with broad patches of deep peachy pink hue and are considered to be the finest quality.

• Color

  – Unakite are found in different shades of green and pink. Only the fine pink and green Unakite are of gem quality. Unakite gems in dull colors are often used for making decorative pieces and beads.

• Clarity

  Unakite gemstones are mostly opaque and therefore the clarity is majorly defined by the surface texture, blemishes and cracks. The smooth, well-polished Unakite stones without any surface pit or crack are considered most desirable.

• Cut

  - Due to its opaque nature, the gem quality, raw Unakite stones are often shaped and polished into round and oval cabochons. One can also find Unakite cabochons in other fascinating shapes such as pear shape, heart shape etc.