Bloodstone Crystals aka Heliotrope
Please Note: We currently only have a very small number of these bloodstone crystals available. All have minor imperfections, so they are being sold at less than half price. We are waiting for more stock to arrive.
Also known as heliotrope, bloodstone is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz.
This distinctive stone is a dark green-coloured mineral with reddish-brown inclusions caused by impurities of iron oxides.
Bloodstone takes on a high polish and is used for decorative purposes, as well as its healing properties.
In the first century AD, bloodstone was claimed to preserve health and offer protection against deception. During the Middle Ages it was widely used for sculptures that depicted flogging, whipping, lashing and martyrdom.
The red inclusions were likened to blood and hence were associated with the blood of Christ. For this reason, bloodstone was associated with the church and given religious importance.
Bloodstone is a dark green mineral with red markings caused by iron oxides. In tumbled stones, it's important to note that red markings may not be present on every piece.
The size of these bloodstone crystals can vary from piece to piece. They're a small/medium sized stone. We also have a large and extra large bloodstone tumbled stones available.
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