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BLOODSTONE

Amanda Padlo Jewelry 1 11/26/12

APPEARANCE
Green
Has distinctive red spots (like blood)

Similar to green jasper


Just add iron oxide (red flecks)

Can also have yellow, brown, or other colors mixed in

SCIENTIFIC PROPERTIES
Chemical Symbol
SiO 2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Chlorite gives the gem a green color Iron Oxide gives the gem the red spot color 6.5-7 hardness (Mohs Scale) Semi-translucent to opaque

Bright luster

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Thought to cure many diseases Most powerful in aiding blood circulation
The merest touch would stop bleeding Detoxifies blood

Works with the heart

INFLUENCE ON SOCIET Y
People carve crucifixion scene into it
Also known as the martyrs stone

India uses crushed bloodstone as medicine


Powdered form

Carved bloodstone in the Louvre


Seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II

MY THS OR TALES
Stone was formed when blood from Christ dripped onto green jasper and solidified
Known as the Martyrs Stone

Greeks thought it brought change In amulet form, it protected against the evil eye
The look the causes injury of bad luck

Believed to circulate energy in the body


Removes energy blocks and aids in the circulation of blood

VALUE
Bloodstone is found in abundance
It is cheap A decent piece can range from $1-10 Can get expensive

Better luster, higher price

OTHER INFORMATION
Also known as heliotrope
Means sun turning in Greek The Bloodstone reflected the sun

Birthstone of March
With Aquamarine

It is mined in Brazil, China, India, Australia, and the US

WHY THIS GEMSTONE?


It has an interesting story behind it I have never heard of it before It still has use today other than looks

REFERENCES
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