Physical Formation
Bloodstone (traditionally called Heliotrope) is a variety of microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) consisting primarily of dark green jasper with inclusions of iron oxides, usually Hematite. It precipitates in low-temperature hydrothermal environments and rock cavities.

Color: Deep dark green with distinctive spots and speckles of bright red to reddish-brown
Mohs Hardness: 6.5 – 7
Common Sources: India, Australia, Brazil, China, Madagascar, and the United States
Zodiac Signs Associated With: Aries, Libra, Pisces
Chakras Associated With: Root Chakra, Heart Chakra

Metaphysical Associations
Bloodstone has been prized for millennia as a stone of purification, courage, and vitality. It is often used to promote mental clarity, purify surrounding energy, harmonize blood flow metaphorically, and reinforce physical endurance.

Fun Fact
In antiquity, polished Bloodstone was placed in water to reflect the sun, which led ancient Greek astronomers to name it "Heliotrope," meaning "turning to the sun."