Minerals — Bloodstone

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a dark green to dark bluish-green chalcedony quartz that contains red or brownish-red spots of iron oxide or hematite. It belongs to the mineral group of chalcedony, which is a type of microcrystalline quartz. Bloodstone is typically found in India, Brazil, Australia, and the United States. The name "bloodstone" comes from the belief that it has the ability to stop bleeding when applied to a wound. It was also believed to have healing properties that could help with a variety of ailments, including menstrual cramps, nosebleeds, and hemorrhoids.In terms of its mineralogical properties, bloodstone...