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Tumbled Bloodstone
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Treasure Bags! Velour pouches for storing
stones or giving them as gifts. | |
Bloodstone is an opaque green jasper with spashes of bright red. It is known as "heliotrope."
The bright red spashes are caused by the presence of iron and are the reason that the
material is called "bloodstone."
In addition to red splashes, some bloodstone has splashes of yellow, white and other colors.
However, the most desirable specimens are dark green with red splashes in dramatic contrast. Specimens
with bright yellow splashes are called "plasma".
Our bloodstone is a brilliantly polished dark green material that is lightly splashed with bright red.
You can purchase it in 1/4 pound, 1/2 pound and one pound bags. The picture above shows the
contents representative of a 1/4 pound bag. Your stones will be similar in size, shape and
color to the stones pictured above. They are perfect for a variety of jewelry and craft projects - or simply to admire.
Bloodstone has been a popular gemstone for thousands of years. India is the
traditional producer of bloodstone, however, good quality bloodstone is also produced in
China, Brazil and Australia. In Medieval times it was believed that bloodstone
could stop bleeding and promote healing.
The most popular use of bloodstone is in men's rings where it is often set as a
low-relief cabochon. Bloodstone is the Zodic gem for Aries and was historically used as a birthstone
for March. It is a relatively inexpensive semiprecious stone.
Bloodstone is often tumbled or cut into beads and cabochons. These are used in a
variety of jewelry such as rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Warning: Polished stones can be a choking hazard for small children. |
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