Bloodstone (Chalcedony) Gemstones
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Hardness
6.5 - 7.0 on the Mohs scale.
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Occurrence
India is the major source, but it is also found in South America, China, Australia, and the U.S..
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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".
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Enhancements
Bloodstone is not enhanced.
More information on gemstone enhancements.
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Gemstone Family
Bloodstone is a member of the Chalcedony gemstone family.
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Heliotrope (Bloodstone)
Heliotrope (Bloodstone)
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0.90 ct., 'AA' Grade |
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| 6.0mm Cabochon, Round Cut |
| Very Dark |
| Moderately Strong Slightly Bluish Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 20 |
| Sometimes with small red spots. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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2.05 ct. |
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| 10.0x8.0mm Cabochon, Oval Cut |
| Dark |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 13 |
| With small dark patches of orangy red. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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3.19 ct. |
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| 12.0x10.0mm Cabochon, Rectangle Cut |
| Dark |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 7 |
| With dark patches of orangy red,. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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2.97 ct., 'B' Grade |
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| 10.0x12.0mm Cabochon, Cushion Cut |
| Medium Dark |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 8 |
| With areas of and orangy red. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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4.69 ct., 'B' Grade |
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| 14.0x12.0mm Octagon Cut |
| Medium Dark |
| Moderately Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Quantity Available: 6 |
| With dark patches of orangy red and light green. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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9.97 ct. |
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| 10.0x8.0mm Oval, Flat Top Cut |
| Dark |
| Strong Green |
| Opaque |
| [N] Not enhanced. |
| Only one stone left (not a set). |
| With areas of orangy red. |
| Bloodstone Chalcedony |
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Calibrated Bloodstone
Calibrated Bloodstone
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.
- AA Dark green with red to brownish spots, medium dome.
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