| Bloodstone Gemstone Information Information * Loose gemstones * Jewelry links 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 Click to view AGTA 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. |
Crystal Structure  Crystal system: Hexagonal (trigonal), compact. MAJOR SOURCES Australia, Brazil |
Birthstones | |
| January | Garnet | ||
| February | Amethyst | ||
| March | Aquamarine Bloodstone |
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| April | Diamond | ||
| May | Emerald | ||
| June | Pearl/Alexandrite | ||
| July | Ruby | ||
| August | Peridot | ||
| September | Sapphire | ||
| October | Opal/Tourmaline | ||
| November | Topaz or Citrine | ||
| December | Blue Topaz or Zircon | ||
| Cabochon is the popular cut used in jewelry for bloodstone. Cabochons are smooth polished surfaces. Common Cut Examples. |
