Chinese Five element: Fire with Wood
Colours: Green, Red
Chakras: Root
Properties: Strength, Protection, Courage, Confidence, Purification, Cleansing, Altruism, Consciousness, Action, Motivation
Science & Origin of Bloodstone
Bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope or Piedra Del Sol, is an opaque cryptocrystalline Quartz and member of the Chalcedony family. The green colour in this stone is caused by tiny inclusions of Chlorite and Pyroxene, while the red is small concentrated areas of iron oxide minerals, most commonly Hematite. The word Heliotrope derives from the Greek meaning “to turn the sun”. In today’s age, the most abundant deposits of Bloodstone are found in India, China, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, and the United States.
Historical Uses
Bloodstone has been revered through different cultures and history. The red spots were said to represent Christ’s blood and thus used as an amulet for Christianity. It was often used to check for haemorrhages. It is said that a violent haemorrhage afflicted the famous Italian painter Giorgio Vasari and a piece of Bloodstone was placed between his shoulder blades to stop the ailment. When this stone is put into water, it will add a reddish hue that will be intensified when the sun’s rays hit it. Ancient cultures believed it could turn the sun itself blood red.
Meaning & Energy
Bloodstone activates our inner strength, willpower, and courage masked by fear. This crystal purifies our negative energies and aids in converting these thoughts and feelings into positive ones. Bloodstone helps break the mould of our endless monotonous cycles by helping us aspirate into who we truly want to be. This crystal is a reminder that the only judge of our thoughts and actions should be no one other than ourselves. You will only decide the direction you choose to go in this life. Heliotrope gives us the confidence and fortitude to move past hard times and see the growth ahead.
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