Bloodstone
Bloodstone
Bloodstone is a type of chalcedony. It has been around for centuries and has been known as “heliotrope”. It is the modern birthstone for the month of March.
It is a fairly hard stone, being a 7 on the Mohs scale. Quality bloodstone has a dark green base colour with splashes of red concentrations of iron oxide minerals, commonly hematite which are randomly arranged like splattered blood.
The colour pattern has the religious significance of being like the “Blood of Christ” which is where its name and popularity stemmed from.
Bloodstone is largely found in India with deposits also in Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Madagascar, Russia, South Africa and the USA.
Meta Physical Properties
Bloodstone is a powerful healing mineral and a stone of courage. It can be used to re-align the vibrational energies in the base, navel, sacral and heart chakras. It can help to centre and ground and assists one to “be here now” and live in the present moment. It also assists one in managing the distress of vibrational re alignment.
Bloodstone has protective qualities helping to keep out undesirable influences and assists in adjusting one to unfamiliar circumstances.
Bloodstone has been used as an aid to enhance ones talents, creativity and decision making skills.
It has also been used to facilitate communication with the ancestors and in ancient times was thought of as an “audible oracle” which could warn of danger.
Bloodstone is a great blood and energy cleanser, immune stimulator and revitalizer. It has been used in the treatment of leukaemia and to shrink tumours. It has also been used in the treatment of the spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver and intestines. It is able to remove and eliminate toxins from the body.
DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.
References;
https://geology.com/gemstones/bloodstone/
Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg84-85,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009
Melody – Love Is In The Earth , Pg16-161, Earth Love Publishing House, Colorado, 1995
Hall, Judy – The Encyclopedia Of Crystals ,Pg105, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013
Bloodstone is a type of chalcedony. It has been around for centuries and has been known as “heliotrope”. It is the modern birthstone for the month of March.
It is a fairly hard stone, being a 7 on the Mohs scale. Quality bloodstone has a dark green base colour with splashes of red concentrations of iron oxide minerals, commonly hematite which are randomly arranged like splattered blood.
The colour pattern has the religious significance of being like the “Blood of Christ” which is where its name and popularity stemmed from.
Bloodstone is largely found in India with deposits also in Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Madagascar, Russia, South Africa and the USA.
Meta Physical Properties
Bloodstone is a powerful healing mineral and a stone of courage. It can be used to re-align the vibrational energies in the base, navel, sacral and heart chakras. It can help to centre and ground and assists one to “be here now” and live in the present moment. It also assists one in managing the distress of vibrational re alignment.
Bloodstone has protective qualities helping to keep out undesirable influences and assists in adjusting one to unfamiliar circumstances.
Bloodstone has been used as an aid to enhance ones talents, creativity and decision making skills.
It has also been used to facilitate communication with the ancestors and in ancient times was thought of as an “audible oracle” which could warn of danger.
Bloodstone is a great blood and energy cleanser, immune stimulator and revitalizer. It has been used in the treatment of leukaemia and to shrink tumours. It has also been used in the treatment of the spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver and intestines. It is able to remove and eliminate toxins from the body.
DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.
References;
https://geology.com/gemstones/bloodstone/
Hall, Judy – The Crystal Bible, Pg84-85,Octopus Publishing Group, London, 2003, 2009
Melody – Love Is In The Earth , Pg16-161, Earth Love Publishing House, Colorado, 1995
Hall, Judy – The Encyclopedia Of Crystals ,Pg105, Fair winds Press, Massachusetts, 2013
Gemstone Dictionary
Happy New Year Everyone.
I’ve thought for some time that it would be great to start a dictionary of all the different gemstones I use in jewellery making and what better time than the start of a new year.
I want to show not only the geological information but also to share the meta physical properties of the stones. All gemstones have vibrational qualities known to assist, protect and help guide us in this journey called life. I will try do do one blog per month starting with the letters of the alphabet. Here is the 1st Gem, Ametrine.
Ametrine
Ametrine is also known by the name trystine and the trade name bolivianite. Almost all gem quality ametrine is mined from a single site in Bolivia.
It is a naturally occurring type of quartz with a mixture of both amethyst and Citrine being the zones of purple and yellow. Differing oxidation states of iron create the colour zones. Citrine contains oxidised iron while amethyst contains unoxidized iron.
Non-commercial deposits of ametrine have also been found in the United States, Canada, India, and Mozambique.
Meta Physical Properties
Ametrine combines the properties of Amethyst and Citrine powerfully. This stone can bring insight into the cause of long standing disease, connecting the physical realm with higher consciousness.
Ametrine is useful in meditation bringing greater focus by clearing the mind of stress and tension. It can help one enter the state of astral travel and protects against psychic attack.
Ametrine supports connectivity and overcomes prejudice by showing how we are all linked. The stone stimulates creativity allowing us to take control of our lives. Ametrine brings mental clarity, finds solutions to problems, strengthens concentration to think things through and brings creative solutions.
Ametrine can release emotional blockages and negative programming by bringing insight to the underlying causes of emotional distress.
Ametrine is a powerful cleanser which dispels negativity from the aura and toxins from the body. It is a blood cleanser which strengthens the immune system and oxygenates the body.
It helps to heal chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS), depression, ulcers, gastric problems, tension headaches and stress related conditions. “It releases blockages in the physical, emotional and mental subtle bodies”.- (Judy Hall -The Crystal Bible ,58)
DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.
References : Ametrine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - International Gem Society
Ametrine - Wikipedia
The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall , pg’s 57- 58
LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A Kaleidoscope of Crystals- Melody, pg’s 113, 114
I thought it would be a great idea to start a dictionary of all the different gemstones I use in jewellery making. I want to show not only the geological information but also to share the meta physical properties of the stones. All gemstones have vibrational qualities known to assist, protect and help guide us in this journey called life. I will try to do one blog per month starting with the letters of the alphabet. Here is the 1st Gem, Ametrine.
Jan - Ametrine
Feb - Bloodstone
March - Carnelian
April - Dumortierite
May - Eudialyte
June - Fluorite
July - Garnet
August - Hypersthene
September - Iolite
October - Jade
November - Kyanite
Ametrine
Ametrine is also known by the name trystine and the trade name bolivianite. Almost all gem quality ametrine is mined from a single site in Bolivia.
It is a naturally occurring type of quartz with a mixture of both amethyst and Citrine being the zones of purple and yellow. Differing oxidation states of iron create the colour zones. Citrine contains oxidised iron while amethyst contains unoxidized iron.
Non-commercial deposits of ametrine have also been found in the United States, Canada, India, and Mozambique.
Meta Physical Properties
Ametrine combines the properties of Amethyst and Citrine powerfully. This stone can bring insight into the cause of long standing disease, connecting the physical realm with higher consciousness.
Ametrine is useful in meditation, bringing greater focus by clearing the mind of stress and tension. It can help one enter the state of astral travel and protects against psychic attack.
Ametrine supports connectivity and overcomes prejudice by showing how we are all linked. The stone stimulates creativity allowing us to take control of our lives. Ametrine brings mental clarity, finds solutions to problems, strengthens concentration to think things through and brings creative solutions.
Ametrine can release emotional blockages and negative programming by bringing insight to the underlying causes of emotional distress.
Ametrine is a powerful cleanser which dispels negativity from the aura and toxins from the body. It is a blood cleanser which strengthens the immune system and oxygenates the body.
It helps to heal chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS), depression, ulcers, gastric problems, tension headaches and stress related conditions. “It releases blockages in the physical, emotional and mental subtle bodies”.- (Judy Hall -The Crystal Bible ,58)
DISCLAIMER: All medical and health information given in this blog should not be used for medical treatment or diagnosis. For any health issues a registered medical health care professional should be consulted.
References :
-Ametrine Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - International Gem Society
-Ametrine - Wikipedia
-The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall , pg’s 57- 58
-LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A Kaleidoscope of Crystals- Melody, pg’s 113, 114