bloodstone

Green chalcedony, spotted

Bloodstone is a dark green variety of chalcedony flecked with red spots resembling drops of blood.

The stone has been prized since antiquity for jewelry and carved ornaments, with the red markings traditionally associated with healing and protective powers.

Also called heliotrope.

gemstone

heliotrope

Sun-tracking fragrant plant

  • chalcedonyTranslucent microcrystalline silica variety
  • jasperOpaque colored quartz
  • quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide

cabochon · polished · green · red spots · iron oxide · lapidary · semiprecious · carved · intaglio · signet

mystical

amulet

Worn protective token

oracle · protection · warding · occult · esoteric · ritual · magical · enchanted · sigil · consecrated

martyrdom

Christ

The anointed savior

Christian · martyr · sacrifice · sacred · religious · devotional · medieval legend · Golgotha · passion · blood of Christ

healing

staunching

Stopping a flow

vitality · strength · courage · endurance · crystal healing · chakra · hemostatic · medieval medicine · folk remedy · wellness

ancient

Babylon

Ancient Mesopotamian capital

Greco-Roman · antiquity · artifact · relic · archaeology · medieval · seal · engraving · warrior · gladiator

birthstone

March

Year's third month

anniversary · aquamarine · birth month · gift · jewelry · ring · pendant · bracelet · brooch · cufflinks

Categories
Opposites
gemstone appearance/color character

bloodstonediamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

moonstone · rock crystal · selenite · opal · pearl

gemstone transparency

bloodstonediamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

crystal · glass · aquamarine · citrine · amethyst

Family

bloodstones

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G