Bloodstone | Small Tumbled

Bloodstone is a variety of opaque Chalcedony with a hardness of 6.5 to 7. It is dark green with red spots and blotches. It is also known as Heliotrope, from the Greek meaning 'sun turner', although the derivation of this name is not known. In the Middle Ages, the red in Bloodstone was thought to be spots of Christ's blood, and special magical powers were attributed to the stones.

Energetic Properties: Strength, courage, purification, vitality

Element: Earth 

Chakras: Root (1st)

Localities: India, China, Brazil, Australia, USA

Rarity: Readily Available

Hardness: 6.5 - 7

Source(s): The Crystal Bible (Hall), The Book Of Stones (Simmons)

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