Bloodstone (also called Heliotrope– which is from two Greek words: helios, the Sun and tropos, to turn) is a variety of chalcedony.

Origin-: it was first formed when drops of the Christ’s blood stained stone at the foot of the cross, leading it to also be dubbed martyr’s stone.

Color-: Green jasper dotted with bright red spots of iron oxide, sometimes it’s in yellow or brownish

Transparency-: Opaque.

Hardness-: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale with a trigonal crystal structure.

Zodiac Sign-:Aries, Pisces, Scorpio, Libra.

Birthstone-: March, December (Ancient).

Occurrence-: India, Brazil, China, Australia and the United States.

Metaphysical Properties-:

• Used to fight evil and avoid jealousy and envious.
• Used to stop bleeding, aid poor blood circulation and to cure blood poisoning as well as draw out the poison from venomous animals.
• To boost up your spirit and add longevity.
• To ease a broken heart and bring good luck.
• If the stone turns blood-red in color this is believed to show as a warning for the wearer of the incoming danger.
• Today, finely ground bloodstone is still used as a medicine and aphrodisiac in India.
• If the stone is soaked with water and rubs on the skin, it will leave some blood-like liquid behind.