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Unakite
Polished Unakite Gemstones
| Pictured above is tumbled Unakite. These tumble-polished stones range in diameter from about 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm). The stones that you receive will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones shown above. These Unakite gemstones are perfect for a variety of crafts, decorating and jewelry projects - or simply to admire!
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Warning
Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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Tumbled Unakite
Size Range: Approximately 3/4" to 1" (19-25 mm)
Stone Count: About 65 to 100 stones per pound
From: South Africa
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Unakite is an igneous rock composed mainly of pink orthoclase feldspar, yellow-green epidote, quartz and minor amounts
of other minerals. It is a granite of unusual color, composition and appearance.
For sale are beautifully polished unakite gemstones. These tumbled stones are sold in 4 ounce (113 gram), 8 ounce
(226 gram) and one pound (453 gram) bags. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry
and craft projects - or simply to admire.
More about Unakite:
Unakite is a popular gemstone because of its unusual color pattern. It is often tumbled, cut into cabochons,
used to make beads, cut into spheres and cut into small sculptures.
Unakite is named for the Unaka Mountains of eastern Tennessee. Much of the commercial Unakite sold today
is mined in Zimbabwe, Africa. It is also found at other locations around the world.
Unakite Properties |
| Color |
Green epidite and pink orthoclase. |
| Hardness |
Epidote: 6 - 7. Orthoclase: 6. |
| Optical Properties |
Translucent |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Cleavage |
Epidote: one direction. Orthoclase: two directions. |
| Crystal Properties |
Epidote: monoclinic. Orthoclase: monoclinic. |
| Specific Gravity |
Epidote: 3.3 - 3.6. Orthoclase: 2.5 - 2.7. |
| Mineral / Rock Type |
An igneous rock. |
| Healing Properties |
None scientifically proven. |
| Other Properties |
A rare mix of green and pink minerals in a single rock. |
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Keychain Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with six keychains and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) or "large" (7/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch) " size stones. |
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Necklace Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit comes with three necklace chains (16 inch), three bails (to hold the bell-caps) and an assortment of bell-caps to accommodate stones of different sizes. We recommend "medium" size stones (3/4 inch to 1 inch). |
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Tie Tac Kit: $5.95 Per Kit
Available in gold or silver color finish. Each kit contains three tie tac sets. We recommend "small" (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch)or "medium" (3/4 inch to 1 inch) size stones. |
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Glue: Epoxy 330:
A water-clear glue made for bonding gem materials to metal findings and for bonding glass, china ceramics and other non-porous materials. Mix Part A with Part B, apply, hardens in two hours. |
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The words "gold" and "silver" as used above are colors and do not imply precious metal content. |
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