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Bloodstone

Bloodstone is an opaque to semitranslucent type of chalcedony. Bloodstone is dark green flecked with red. 

In medieval times, people believed bloodstone to possess healing powers.

Sources- Australia, Brazil, India, USA, China.

Hardness- 6.5-7 on Mohs scale.

Toughness- Good.

Bloodstone is an alternative birthstone for March. 

To view our collection of Bloodstone jewellery please visit our Capel Street store