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Bloodstone — meaning, properties & history
Bloodstone
The ancient martyrs' stone of courage, sacrifice, and physical resilience.
Physical Characteristics
Hardness
Mohs 7
Composition
SiO₂
Mineral Family
Chalcedony
Lustre
Vitreous
Associations
Planet
♂ Mars
Zodiac
♈ Aries, ♎ Libra, ♓ Pisces
Element
Earth
Chakra
Root, Heart
Birthstone
March
FromRs 4,050
Healing Properties
- Courage
- Physical resilience
- Vitality
- Overcoming obstacles
- Grounding energy
- Strategic thinking
Colour
Dark green
Blood red flecks
Deep forest green
About this Bloodstone bracelet
The ancient martyrs' stone of courage, sacrifice, and physical resilience.
History
In antiquity, bloodstone was known as heliotrope and was traditionally believed to turn the reflection of the sun red when placed in water. During the Middle Ages, Christian tradition adopted the stone, asserting that the red inclusions were formed from the blood of Christ falling upon dark green earth at the crucifixion. This association cemented its traditional legacy as a stone of noble sacrifice and courage. The alternative name heliotrope translates from Greek to 'sun-turning'.
Care
△Earth☽Moonlight♪Sound
⚠Harsh chemicals