Bloodstone Gemstone

The ruling planet for bloodstone is mars. Bloodstone should weigh at least 1/10th carat of your body weight. Bloodstone is considered the rashi ratan for Aries and is considered to be substitute for Red Coral. Bloodstone is the symbol of justice.Bloodstone (also called heliotrope in Greek which simply means Sun turning) is dark green with distinctive red spots that resemble droplets of blood, giving this stone its name. Sometimes the inclusions are yellow, in which case the mineral is given the name plasma.

There are two forms of bloodstone – the plasma and heliotrope. Heliotrope is transparent and has red in it. Plasma is deep green, opaque with little or no red in it. A good quality bloodstone comes with solid dark green color with visible veins of red.

The red inclusions are supposed to resemble spots of blood; hence the name bloodstone". The color green in bloodstone is due to the presence of iron and chlorite and red color is due to hematite. Bloodstone is a mixture of quartz with uncrystallized opal quartz.

Bloodstones were believed to be a magical stone in ancient times. Touching the stone simply stopped hemorrhages. Ancient warriors carried with them bloodstone amulets for reasons to stop the bleeding whenever they had wounds.

The bloodstone was used to stop bleeding especially nosebleeds, remove anger and discord, and to be a remedy for haemorrhage and inflammatory diseases.

Bloodstone is supposed to be healing gem for disorders created by aggravated bile, which is also known as pitta in sanskrit, from which it derived its Hindi name, pitonia. Its pishthi is prescribed for disorders of the bile.

In India bloodstone gems are symbols of courage and wisdom. Besides, the Indian yoga bloodstone is regarded as a stone, forming a strong field that can protect the owner from the negative influence. It is believed that bloodstone jewelry can mitigate the wrath of ruler

Bloodstone is rich in oxygen, which composes 53.3% of the stone, and silica, which accounts for 46.7% this composition makes it good for curing biles disease.

Because of electric properties it is good to wear as a necklace. It help maintain the electromagnetic field and electrochemical balance, bloodstone does not lose its luster because it is not affected by body acids.

Bloodstone is also used for certain eye remedies, or surmas. Bile is found in eyes and is responsible for good vision. By using this surma the bile that help in vision is balanced, and problems of vision caused by this bile can be cured.

Bloodstone is also prescribed for anemic people, who benefit by wearing a necklace. It also help woman during menstruation and in excessive bleeding. To cure pitti- a kind of rash in which skin develops red spots and itching- wear beads of bloodstone in an amulet or necklace.

Many believed that the sun turns red when this stone is immersed in water. Polished stones were escribed to reflect the sun.

Bloodstones are also known as stones of courage. It improves physical strength, enhances self-esteem and self-appreciation, and calms anxiousness. Athletes who require added strength also use this as a powerful charm. It also promotes love for family and enhances wealth by improving the business and its legal matters. 

The bloodstone also fights evil and prevents jealousy. It boosts your spirit and adds longevity. It eases a broken heart and brings good fortune. Whenever the stone becomes blood red in color, this signals the wearer about any upcoming danger.

Bloodstone provides physical aid in treating anemia, blood disorders and enhancing blood flow. It strengthens the immune system and detoxifies. It eases menstrual and menopausal symptoms. And it strengthens the heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, and bone marrow. It minimizes pus formation, neutralizes toxins in the body, and invigorates the lymphatic system, which leads to the healing of infections and inflammations. However, stone therapy should never replace medical treatments. It is there to enhance a person’s health and well-being.

Sources of bloodstone

The primary source of the stone is India. Other locations where bloodstone can also be found in Brazil, China, Australia, and the United States. There is also an outcrop of bloodstone on the Isle of Rum, in Scotland. Locations where bloodstone can be found include India, Brazil, China, Australia, and the United States.

Healing properties of bloodstone

The bloodstone is used for circulation of all energy in the body and helps to remove energy blocks. Bloodstone is used in the alignment of all the centers of the body. A healer must do this alignment while the patient lies on his stomach. It also aids in the circulation of blood. It is good to have several pieces of Bloodstone in the home to increase the flow of life energy.

Chemical Formula: SiO2 Silicon dioxide

Crystal Structure: Trigonal - microcrystalline aggregates

Color: Green, apple-green, greenish-blue, brown with red spots

Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale

Refractive Index: 1.530 to 1.540

Density: 2.58 to 2.64

Cleavage: None: Fracture rough, brittle

Transparency: Translucent to opaque

Double Refraction / Birefringence: Up to 0.004

Lustre: Vitreous, waxy to resinous

Fluorescence: None