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Bloodstone
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General
Gemstone Details
Bloodstone,
green jasper dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide, was
treasured in ancient times and long served as the birthstone for
March. This attractive chalcedony quartz is also known as
Heliotrope because in ancient times polished stones were described
as reflecting the sun: perhaps the appearance of the gem reminded
the ancients of the red setting sun reflected in the ocean.
Medieval Christians often used bloodstone to carve scenes of the
crucifixion and martyrs, leading it to also be dubbed martyr's stone. The
legend of the origin of bloodstone says that it was first formed when some
drops of Christ's blood fell and stained some jasper at the foot of the
cross. A beautiful example of carved bloodstone with the seal of the
German Emperor Rudolf II can be seen at the Louvre museum in Paris.
The
Greeks and Romans wore bloodstone to gain endurance during athletic
endeavors and to secure favor of those in power to bring renown to
themselves.
The
later Gnostics believed that this stone prolonged life and brought untold
wealth.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.
Bloodstone (also called Heliotrope- which is from two Greek words: helios,
the Sun and tropos, to turn) is a variety of chalcedony, used
generally for carvings such as amulets and cameos. The dark green of
bloodstone is spotted red due to the presence of iron oxides. These
spots appear to resemble blood, hence the name bloodstone.
India is the primary source location for this stones, but it can also
be found in Australia, Brazil, China and the United States.
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Mystical
Properties:
Traditionally bloodstone is told to have
the power of prediction future events, by causing meteorological extremes
which are meant to announce the forthcoming event. It is told that
it's power may be enhanced by placing it in water and putting that water
into direct sunlight.
It is said to help with calming,
particularly in survival situations. It brings mystical energies of
increasing adaptability and organization, and lessening confusion and
anxiety.
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Healing
Properties:
Bloodstone
helps with cleansing of the blood and any organ related/connected with the
blood. It can detoxify the body in general. It is an excellent stone
for healing which initiates renewal on most all level. Bloodstone works in
overcoming depression and emotionally caused pain.
Even today, finely powdered bloodstone is used as a medicine and aphrodisiac
in India. Perhaps that explains why today it is difficult to find fine
specimens of bloodstone on the market.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Protective
Element: Fire
Powers: Halting bleeding,
healing, courage, wealth, strength, victory, power, business, legal
matters, invisibility, agriculture.
Bloodstone has been used in magic for at least three thousand years. In
ancient Babylon, the stone was carried to overcome enemies and in ancient
Egypt used to open doors, break bonds and even cause stone walls to fall.
It's most famous use it to halt bleeding. It was frequently carried by
soldiers as magical first aid. Today it is still worn to keep the blood
healthy and to assist in curing blood related diseases.
Helps the magician gain control over negative spirits and to cast
spells.
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Zodiac:
Planets: Mars
Traditional Birthstone for the Month of March.
Stone of Aries
(also Pisces and Scorpio)
Bloodstone is said to lengthen life, give
fame, bring money and aid you in being unnoticed when you desire.
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Chakra
Classification:
Bloodstone is said to link the 1st,
Root or Base Chakra and the 4th,
Heart Chakra,
in turn stimulating kundalini
energy, please use with caution.
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Gemstone
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
