Physical Properties of Bloodstone Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | SiO2 |
Chemical Composition: | Silicon Dioxide |
Crystal System: | Hexagonal |
Lustre: | Vitreous |
Transparency: | Opaque |
Colour: | Red, Green, Brown, Multicolored |
Streak: | Colorless |
Hardness: | 7 on Mohs Scale |
Tenacity: | Tough |
Cleavage: | Indiscernible |
Fracture: | Concoidal, sometimes granular |
Density: | 2.58 to 2.64 |
Refractive Index: | 1.54 - 1.55 |
This stone gets its name from its appearance which is dark green in colour with red spots that look like droplets of blood. It is referred to as heliotrope in Greek which means the sun turning. There is a belief that when this stone is immersed in water the sun turns red. Commonly this stone is also known as blood jasper. It has a glassy to waxy texture and has a very inconsistent colour tone. A good quality blood stone is usually solid dark green in colour with clear veins of red. It is the birthstone for people born in March.
This stone has great healing properties. It is used after mixing with egg whites and honey and is used for healing tumour and to stop bleeding. It is also used to remove poison from venomous snakes. Sometimes it is also used to predict weather conditions and add strength to the athletes to enhance their performance. It also helps you to clear your mind of vague thoughts and dispels all kinds of confusions from your mind.
This is a very special stone which has many uses. It is used in jewelleries and is coated with polish to enhance its beauty. It also helps you fight with evil and helps you to prevent jealousy and boosts your spirit. It adds longevity to your life and makes you more healthy and robust. It helps you become ideal and selfless and also helps to cure the broken heart.
Bloodstone gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, USA