Bloodstone: A Gemstone of Ancient Legends and Healing Powers

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, derives its name from the Greek words "helios," meaning sun, and "trepein," meaning to attract. Its distinctive appearance arises from the presence of red jasper or iron oxide inclusions within a base of deep green chalcedony or jasper. This unique composition gives bloodstone its characteristic speckled appearance reminiscent of drops of blood on a green surface.