About Bloodstone
A dark green variety of chalcedony (quartz) speckled with red or brown spots of iron oxide (often hematite). It's a potent healing and grounding stone, historically used for purification, courage, and enhancing vitality.
Primary Hues
Dark Green with red to brown spots (iron oxide inclusions)
Metaphysical Properties
An excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healing stone. Believed to heighten intuition and increase creativity. Grounding and protecting.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Chariot
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents willpower- courage- and overcoming obstacles- aligning with Bloodstone's traditional use for bravery.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inner strength- resilience- and vitality- resonating with Bloodstone's energizing properties.
Associated Deities
Ares/Mars
Pantheon: Greek/Roman
Domain: War- Courage- Strength- Blood
Rationale: Its association with courage and blood (due to red spots) links it to warrior deities.
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Christ (Christian mysticism)
Pantheon: Christianity
Domain: Sacrifice- Purification- Healing
Rationale: Historically called Heliotrope and associated with the blood of Christ- symbolizing purification.
Metaphysical Uses
Courage & Strength Rituals
Purification & Cleansing Visualization
Grounding & Protection Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Bloodstone.
Associated Minerals
- Chalcedony
- Jasper (especially Green Jasper)
- Hematite (as inclusions)
- Quartz