Bloodstone

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Bloodstone, or heliotrope, is a chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz, dark green and scattered with red spots caused by inclusions of iron oxides or red jasper. It is opaque to translucent.

  • Colour: dark green spotted with red.
  • Family and hardness: chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz); Mohs hardness 7 (6.5 to 7 depending on the source).
  • Traditional symbolism: Dark green spotted with red, it is traditionally associated with courage, vitality and endurance.
  • Care: Lukewarm water and a soft cloth. A hard-wearing stone, with no special precautions needed.

Its name refers to its red spots, which come from inclusions of iron or red jasper. A green jasper without red spots sold under this name is not bloodstone.

Profile: Bloodstone

Colourdark green spotted with red
Mineral familychalcedony (microcrystalline quartz)
Hardness (Mohs scale)7 (6.5 to 7 depending on the source)
Contact with wateryes
Sun exposureyes
Traditional symbolismDark green spotted with red, it is traditionally associated with courage, vitality and endurance.
Traditional chakraroot or heart, depending on the author
CareLukewarm water and a soft cloth. A hard-wearing stone, with no special precautions needed.
Good to knowIt is also called heliotrope; its name “bloodstone” refers to its red spots, which come from inclusions of iron or red jasper. A green jasper without red spots sold under this name is not bloodstone.

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The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.