Gem Profile- Bloodstone
This article is one of a five-part series on Jasper. Here is a complete list of our Jasper articles: What is Jasper?, Bloodstone, Picture Jasper, Patterned Jasper, Beautifully Colored Jasper
Bloodstone Facts
Jasper and agate are often confused, as noted in Part 1 of this series.
Bloodstone, a deep green gemstone with bright red spots or splashes, exemplifies this.
All jasper is microcrystalline chalcedony. Bloodstone can be translucent, overlapping with agate classification.
Common bloodstone is forest green with many inclusions and few red areas-called "gem-rock," not gem quality.
Gem-quality bloodstone is translucent, rich green with well-distributed bright red splashes.
Sherrie Lingerfelt crafted an attractive double pendant using red and bloodstone jasper cabochons with 14k gold-filled wire.
Jasper and agate are often confused, as noted in Part 1 of this series.
Bloodstone, a deep green gemstone with bright red spots or splashes, exemplifies this.
All jasper is microcrystalline chalcedony. Bloodstone can be translucent, overlapping with agate classification.
Common bloodstone is forest green with many inclusions and few red areas-called "gem-rock," not gem quality.
Gem-quality bloodstone is translucent, rich green with well-distributed bright red splashes.
Sherrie Lingerfelt crafted an attractive double pendant using red and bloodstone jasper cabochons with 14k gold-filled wire.
Bloodstone's forest green hue comes from iron, actinolite, and chlorite.
The red spots result from iron minerals.
Dense iron and chlorite masses mimic moss, leading to confusion with moss agate.
Jasper formation layers minerals, creating hues, spots, blends, and stipples on green-like a painter's unclean brush on canvas.
Red-spotted green, not "pure," earns the name "fancy jasper."
Bloodstone pendant wrapped with 14kt gold-filled wire by Judi Hogan.
The red spots result from iron minerals.
Dense iron and chlorite masses mimic moss, leading to confusion with moss agate.
Jasper formation layers minerals, creating hues, spots, blends, and stipples on green-like a painter's unclean brush on canvas.
Red-spotted green, not "pure," earns the name "fancy jasper."
Bloodstone pendant wrapped with 14kt gold-filled wire by Judi Hogan.
Chunks of jasper rough showcase variations.
Left side: "Bloodstone" with consistent deep green and well-distributed red spots.
Right side: Red/green combo melds into other colors, evolving into "fancy jasper."
Private collection of Dale Armstrong.
Left side: "Bloodstone" with consistent deep green and well-distributed red spots.
Right side: Red/green combo melds into other colors, evolving into "fancy jasper."
Private collection of Dale Armstrong.
A collection of jasper cabochons; on the left and bottom is common bloodstone while on the right "fancy jasper." Private collection, Dale Armstrong
Common bloodstone is as abundant as all jaspers.
Primarily found in Australia, China, Brazil, Scotland, Russia, and North America.
Jasper's close mineral structure and consistency enable a nice polish.
This makes common bloodstone and "fancy" jasper popular with jewelry designers.
Variety of bead and cabochon shapes and sizes is amazing.
Fancy jasper offers a favorite color for everyone.
Bloodstone heart pendant wire-wrapped by Beverly Brown.
Primarily found in Australia, China, Brazil, Scotland, Russia, and North America.
Jasper's close mineral structure and consistency enable a nice polish.
This makes common bloodstone and "fancy" jasper popular with jewelry designers.
Variety of bead and cabochon shapes and sizes is amazing.
Fancy jasper offers a favorite color for everyone.
Bloodstone heart pendant wire-wrapped by Beverly Brown.
A lovely pile of bloodstone and fancy jasper beads. Private collection, Dale Armstrong
Bloodstone's Origin and Aliases
The name "bloodstone" has several origin theories.
Christian legend claims Christ's blood on green jasper from the crucifixion hill turned it into bloodstone, a healing stone.
Old Testament required bloodstone in the High Priest's breastplate-conflicting timelines with the Christian story.
Another name is Heliotrope, from Greek astronomer Pliny who believed thin slices aided sun viewing like a mirror or lens ("helios" means sun).
Heliotrope is March's birthstone alongside aquamarine.
Bloodstone cabochon pendant wire-wrapped by Vicky Martin.
The name "bloodstone" has several origin theories.
Christian legend claims Christ's blood on green jasper from the crucifixion hill turned it into bloodstone, a healing stone.
Old Testament required bloodstone in the High Priest's breastplate-conflicting timelines with the Christian story.
Another name is Heliotrope, from Greek astronomer Pliny who believed thin slices aided sun viewing like a mirror or lens ("helios" means sun).
Heliotrope is March's birthstone alongside aquamarine.
Bloodstone cabochon pendant wire-wrapped by Vicky Martin.
Bloodstone and Culture
Bloodstone associates with blood and the circulatory system.
Ancient Asian cultures used powdered bloodstone medicinally, both historically and today.
Metaphysical uses include healing nosebleeds, blood cleansing, circulation blocks, and tumor removal per ancient Egyptians.
Bloodstone is Pisces' astrological gem.
Albina Manning's necklace from Part 1 is "fancy" jasper, not agate.
Bloodstone pendant wire-wrapped with 14kt gold-filled wire by Jane Elizabeth Duke.
Bloodstone associates with blood and the circulatory system.
Ancient Asian cultures used powdered bloodstone medicinally, both historically and today.
Metaphysical uses include healing nosebleeds, blood cleansing, circulation blocks, and tumor removal per ancient Egyptians.
Bloodstone is Pisces' astrological gem.
Albina Manning's necklace from Part 1 is "fancy" jasper, not agate.
Bloodstone pendant wire-wrapped with 14kt gold-filled wire by Jane Elizabeth Duke.
Resources
Print Resources:
The Audubon Society Field Guide to North America Rocks and Minerals by Charles W. Chesterman and Kurt E. Lowe, ISBN 0-394-50269-8
Love Is in The Earth by Melody, ISBN 0-9628190-3-4
Internet Resources:
www.gemstone.org
www.wikipedia.org
Print Resources:
The Audubon Society Field Guide to North America Rocks and Minerals by Charles W. Chesterman and Kurt E. Lowe, ISBN 0-394-50269-8
Love Is in The Earth by Melody, ISBN 0-9628190-3-4
Internet Resources:
www.gemstone.org
www.wikipedia.org
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