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BLOODSTONE GEMSTONE

Physical Properties

Color Deep green and white, spotted with red
Hardness 7.00
Specific Gravity 2.60
Refractive index 1.53 - 1.54

Overview:  Bloodstone is a green stone with red spots. It also occurs in shades of dark green with red, brown and multicolored spots. It is green plasma containing red spots of .htmler, which look like spots of blood giving the stone its descriptive name. Bloodstone has Planet Mars related energy and Plutonian influences which can both weigh heavy on the mind the Rock Crystal and Rose Quartz alleviate the oppressive effects. Bloodstone contains chlorite, which creates the green colors and iron oxides that produce reds, yellows and browns.

Healing Power:  In ancient times, bloodstone was thought to be able to stop hemorrhages with the merest touch. Bloodstone relieves stomach and bowel pain. It strengthens blood purifying organs and improves blood circulation. Bloodstone has a positive influence on a bladder.

Mystical Power:  Bloodstone is used to help one become more knowledgeable in the ways of the world. Bloodstone is also believed to be a very magical stone.

Legend:   In the Middle Ages, bloodstone was attributed special powers as the spots were thought to be the blood of Jesus Christ.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 .htmler at the foot of the cross. Romans used polished Bloodstones to view solar eclipses. Magicians used Bloodstone tools to increase the power of their spells.

Occurence:  Bloodstone was first mined in China and India. India, Kathiawar Peninsula, Australia, Brazil, China, and the United States. (S. Kelley, Wyoming).

Care:  Normal Care


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