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Bloodstone
Gemstone Information
Information * Loose gemstones
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Bloodstone may be used as a birthstone for the month of March. Early Christian legends say that bloodstone's red spots were from Jesus' blood that fell on a piece of jasper at the foot of the cross. It was also thought to foretell the future and dye water red, which led to the notion that bloodstone turned the sun blood-red and caused violent storms. Bloodstone was also believed to magically smooth discord, soothe the wrath of kings, and remove tumors; and was used to help one become more knowledgeable in the ways of the world.
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ENHANCEMENT CODE N
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code.
PROPERTIES
Refractive Index 1.535-1.539
Hardness = 6.5-7 (Moh's
Scale)
Specific Gravity =2.60
Species - Chalcedony
Optic Character - aggregate
WARNINGS FOR CARE
Ultrasonic: Usually safe
Steamer: Usually safe
Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat
Chemicals that harm:
Hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid.
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Crystal Structure
Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), compact.
MAJOR SOURCES
Australia, Brazil
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Birthstones |
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January |
Garnet |
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February |
Amethyst |
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March |
Aquamarine
Bloodstone |
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April |
Diamond |
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May |
Emerald |
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June |
Pearl/Alexandrite |
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July |
Ruby |
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August |
Peridot |
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September |
Sapphire |
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October |
Opal/Tourmaline |
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November |
Topaz or Citrine |
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December |
Blue Topaz or Zircon |
Cabochon is the popular cut used in jewelry
for bloodstone.
Cabochons are smooth polished surfaces.
Common Cut
Examples. |
Cushion Cut
Bloodstone.
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Emerald Cut Bloodstone. |
Oval Shape Bloodstone. |
Round Shape Bloodstone. |
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