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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More Healing Information

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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More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Bloodstone is said to link the 1st, or Root/Base Chakra and the 4th, or Heart Chakra, in turn stimulating kundalini energy, please use with caution.

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.