While bloodstone, both Plasma and Heliotrope is mainly a silicon mineral, Hematite, “bloodstone”, as it’s referred to in Germany, perhaps incorrectly, is primarily an oxide mineral. More specifically, and iron oxide. It’s one of many several forms of iron oxide, … Continue reading →
Despite the various references made about the bloodstone being mystically affective for various illnesses and physical ailments, it is actually a beneficial mineral. Bloodstone is mined and produced by the Indians, who use it for various purposes. This is a … Continue reading →
There has been a lot of mystical speculation about how many different uses there are for bloodstone, whether they involve actually ingesting the powdered mineral, or just wearing it. The properties listed here are all said to be contained by … Continue reading →
There are numerous mystical properties attributed to the bloodstone, some of which are healing and helping, others are just lore. But on the other hand, perhaps the most interesting, are the legendary origins of the bloodstone. According to Biblical legend, … Continue reading →
Bloodstones are rocks. In the sense that diamonds and rubies are rocks too; bloodstone is likewise a mineral. The name is relative to the area, much like any other form of matter. In Germany, Hematite is considered to be bloodstone, … Continue reading →