bloodstone
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of green chalcedony with red spots or streaks that resemble blood: Bloodstone is a semi-precious variety of quartz (chalcedony), typically dark green in color with inclusions of red jasper that look like drops of blood. It is also historically known as heliotrope.
Usage Examples
- The jeweler showed me a ring set with a polished bloodstone.
- Bloodstone has been used in carvings and seals for centuries.
- The distinctive red spots in bloodstone are caused by iron oxide.
Advanced Usage
- Historical and Symbolic Use: Bloodstone has often been associated with courage, health, and was believed by some to have the power to stop bleeding. It is sometimes called the "martyr's stone."
- Ancient warriors sometimes carried bloodstone amulets for protection.
Variants and Related Words
- Heliotrope (noun): A synonym for bloodstone, often used in historical and mineralogical contexts.
- The term "heliotrope" comes from Greek words meaning "sun-turning."
Synonyms
- Heliotrope
Related Phrases and Terms
- Chalcedony (noun): The broader family of microcrystalline quartz to which bloodstone belongs.
- Jasper (noun): The form of chalcedony that typically creates the red inclusions in bloodstone.
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green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
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