Bloodstone Crystals Beautifully Polished
Bloodstone stone crystals from India in extra-large sizes.
Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz. Cryptocrystalline means its crystals are microscopic.
The deep red inclusions in bloodstone are caused by traces of iron, most likely from hematite.
With bloodstone being a fine-grained mineral, it takes on a high polish. It's widely used for decorative purposes and 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 for disorders relating to the blood.
Although classed as extra-large, the size of these bloodstone crystals can vary from piece to piece.
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