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During the [[Middle Ages]], bloodstones were thought to hold the blood of [[Jesus]], giving powers such as miraculous healing and [[invisible|invisibility]]. [[Christians]] often carved scenes of the [[crucifixion]] and images of [[martyrs]]. | During the [[Middle Ages]], bloodstones were thought to hold the blood of [[Jesus]], giving powers such as miraculous healing and [[invisible|invisibility]]. [[Christians]] often carved scenes of the [[crucifixion]] and images of [[martyrs]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:25, July 13, 2016
Bloodstone, also known as the mineral heliotrope, is commonly known as green jasper with iron oxide inclusions, giving a reddish color that resembled specks of blood, hence the name. The primary source of finding bloodstone is India, followed by Australia, Brazil, China, and United States.
History
Bloodstones are the original birthstone of March. Aquamarine and jasper are also considered birthstones for March.
During the Middle Ages, bloodstones were thought to hold the blood of Jesus, giving powers such as miraculous healing and invisibility. Christians often carved scenes of the crucifixion and images of martyrs.