Bloodstone
Deep, dark green with scattered spots and flecks of red, and sometimes yellow. It has a smooth, satiny shine, and no two stones are spotted alike.
About bloodstone
Bloodstone is a green form of chalcedony, a fine grained quartz, with red spots of iron oxide. It is also called heliotrope, from the Greek for sun turning. It is a traditional birthstone for March.
Bloodstone has a long history as a stone of courage and was traditionally carried by soldiers. In crystal tradition it is said to bring strength, resilience and steady energy in difficult times.
Read the Bloodstone guide →How people use it
Carry bloodstone for courage on a demanding day, keep one in a gym bag, or place it by the front door. It is also a classic March birthday gift.
Care
A hard, durable stone. Clean with water and a soft cloth, and store apart from softer stones.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
