Unakite Chips

Description

Unakite chips are a wonderful way to bring lovely green and orangey hues together in your favorite display. In what ways can you use these unakite chips in your living space?

Lot Sizes:

• 50g
• 100g

Grain Size: 7mm+, pebbles grain size, approx. 90-100g shown in main picture

One of our favorite suggestions for using gemstone chips in gemstone décor is to add them to a crystal or glass plate, bowl, vase, or other container. You can layer them or use them to surround figurines or other display pieces, too. With all of the colors and variation available in gemstone chips, there is almost always a complementary or accent color that will suit your personal style, Southwestern or otherwise.

About Unakite

Unakite is a type of igneous rock that is composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and quartz. The chemical composition of unakite consists of potassium aluminum silicate (orthoclase feldspar), calcium aluminum iron silicate (epidote), and silicon dioxide (quartz). Unakite is formed through the metamorphism of granite, where pink orthoclase feldspar and green epidote are altered and combined over time to create the distinctive mottled appearance of unakite. Unakite is primarily mined in regions with significant granite deposits, such as the United States (specifically North Carolina), South Africa, Brazil, and China. Mining operations extract unakite from quarries and mines, where it is then processed and used in various applications, including jewelry, decorative objects, and lapidary work. If you would like to learn more about unakite, click this link.

What is Metamorphism?

Metamorphism is the process by which rocks undergo changes in mineral composition, texture, or structure due to high temperatures, pressures, or chemical reactions within the Earth’s crust. This process typically occurs deep underground where rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing them to recrystallize and form new minerals. Metamorphism can occur in response to tectonic forces, such as during the collision of tectonic plates or the subduction of one plate beneath another. The resulting metamorphic rocks can exhibit a wide range of textures and compositions, depending on the specific conditions under which they formed. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, schist, and gneiss.

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Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.