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\"Bloodstone<\/p>\n

Science & Origin of Bloodstone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bloodstone: Also known as Heliotrope. Also known as Piedra Del Sol, is an opaque cryptocrystalline Quartz<\/a> and member of the Chalcedony family.<\/p>\n

The green color found within this stone is caused by tiny inclusions of Chlorite and Pyroxene. Whereas the red is small concentrated areas of iron oxide minerals, most commonly Hematite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The word Heliotrope derives from the Greek word meaning \u201cto turn the sun\u201d.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s age, the most abundant deposits of Bloodstone are found in India, China, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, and the United States.<\/p>\n

Indian Aphrodisiac<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In Indian culture, Bloodstone is considered an aphrodisiac. Within the culture, Bloodstone would be ground up into a fine powder and sold for a high price.<\/p>\n

The price of this ground-up powder would oftentimes even be sold for a higher price than the raw Bloodstone material.<\/p>\n

This makes top-quality Bloodstone that much more valuable.<\/p>\n

Historical Uses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bloodstone has been revered through different cultures and history.<\/p>\n

The red spots were said to be a representation of Christ\u2019s blood and thus used as an amulet for Christianity.<\/p>\n

It was often used to check for blood hemorrhages. It is said that the famous Italian painter Giorgio Vasari was afflicted by a violent hemorrhage and a piece of bloodstone was placed between his shoulder blades to stop the ailment.<\/p>\n

When this stone is placed into water it will add a reddish hue. That hue will be intensified when the sun\u2019s rays hit it.<\/p>\n

Ancient cultures believed that it was able to turn the sun itself, blood red.<\/p>\n

Leyden Papyrus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Leyden Papyrus, written in Greek at the end of the 3rd century A.D. states that Bloodstone will give the wearer whatever he may ask for and \u201cwhatever thou wearer says, he will be believed.<\/p>\n

Whoever bears this stone, which is a gem, and pronounces the name engraved upon it, will find all doors open, while bonds and stone walls will rent asunder\u201d. – Kropatchek, 1907<\/p>\n

Meaning & Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bloodstone activates our inner strength, willpower, and courage that has been masked by fear.<\/p>\n

This crystal is a purifier of our negative energies and aids to convert these thoughts and feelings into positive ones.<\/p>\n

Bloodstone helps break the mold of our endless monotonous cycles. It helps us aspirate to who we truly want to be.<\/p>\n

This crystal is a reminder that the only judge of our thoughts and actions should be no one other than ourselves.<\/p>\n

The direction you choose to go in this life will only be decided by you. Heliotrope provides us with the necessary confidence and fortitude. It lets us to move past hard times and see the growth ahead.<\/p>\n

Great Affirmation Tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bloodstone is a thought-provoking amulet. It aids in the process of manifesting our subconscious ideas into reality.<\/p>\n

These thoughts and emotions have been vastly hidden from the open-world due to their true power and our own insecurities.<\/p>\n

Trusting in our intuition and allowing it to be channeled through experiences and moments will only lead us onto the path of revolution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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