Bloodstone Crystals Grae A Larger Sizes
Also known as heliotrope, bloodstone is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz. Cryptocrystalline means its crystals (the literal meaning) are microscopic.
The deep red inclusions are caused by traces of iron most likely from hematite.
With bloodstone having a very fine grain stones take on a high polish. It's widely used for decorative purposes and for its healing properties.
In the first century AD bloodstone was claimed to preserve health and offer protection against deception. During the Middle Ages it was widely used for sculptures that depicted flogging, whipping, lashing and martyrdom.
The red markings were likened to blood hence were associated with the blood of Christ. For this reason it was often associated with the church and given religious importance.
Bloodstone was once used to prevent nosebleeds and as a remedy for haemorrhaging and inflammatory diseases. Today in crystal healing it's still used primarily for disorders relating to the blood.
Stones can be used for detoxifying and complete revitalisation. It's considered to be an exceptionally powerful healing crystal.
Weights and sizes of our bloodstone crystals varies slightly from piece piece. They're classed as an extra large sized stone.
We also have bloodstone crystals in size medium.
Empathic warriors are stones which may not be quite as perfect as we would like them to be. These pieces are available at a significantly reduced price. More information can be found in our article on empathic warrior crystals.
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