• Hardness

  6.5 - 7.0.

• Occurrence

  India is the major source, but it is also found in South America, China, Australia, and the U.S..

• Appearance

  This form of chalcedony appears as an opaque dark green stone with red spots, also known as bloodstone, and bluestone. The red spots were once thought during the Middle Ages to be drops of Christ's blood, and that the stone held special powers. Bloodstone is found in India, China, Brazil, Australia and the United States. Aquamarine and Bloodstone are the birthstones of the month of March. Hematite is also called "bloodstone".

• Enhancements

  Bloodstone is not enhanced.

  More information on gemstone enhancements.

• Heliotrope (Bloodstone)

  • Item #BLD163
    	29.41 ct.
    	29.4x21.9mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	Medium Dark
    	Strong Green
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    with dark patches of orangy red and white
    Bloodstone Chalcedony	$ 74.99

  • Item #BLD194
    	54.52 ct.
    	40.2x30.2mm Cabochon, Oval Cut
    	Medium Dark
    	Very Slightly Brownish Green
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	one of a kind
    with areas of orangy red and light brown. With white speckles all over
    Bloodstone Chalcedony	$ 64.99

  • Item #BLD122
    	3.19 ct.
    	12.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Rectangle Cut
    	Dark
    	Moderately Strong Green
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	Quantity Available: 6
    with dark patches of orangy red,
    Bloodstone Chalcedony	$ 14.99

  • Item #BLD124
    	5.19 ct.
    	16.0x12.0mm Cabochon, Rectangle Cut
    	Dark
    	Moderately Strong Green
    	Opaque
    	[N] Not enhanced.
    	Quantity Available: 9
    with dark patches of orangy red,
    Bloodstone Chalcedony	$ 19.99

• Calibrated Heliotrope

  Specify size, shape and quality when ordering. Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual carat weight may vary from the average carat weight listed.

  • A Dark green with red to brownish spots, medium dome.

  Heliotrope		Quality	A
  Shape	Size	Avg. Weight	Price Each
  Cabochon, Round	3mm	0.12	$ 7
  	4mm	0.26	$ 8
  	5mm	0.51	$ 9
  	6mm	0.99	$ 10
  Cabochon, Oval	5x3mm	0.23	$ 7
  	6x4mm	0.45	$ 8
  	7x5mm	0.80	$ 9
  	8x6mm	1.14	$ 11
  	9x7mm	1.80	$ 13
  	10x8mm	2.56	$ 14

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