(1.) Heliotrope, commonly referred to as bloodstone, is an intriguing stone with a rich symbolic history. For thousands of years, people have sought after this dark green gem with bright red splatters for both its distinctive beauty and alleged therapeutic qualities.
(2.) Blood stone is a stunning green stone with reddish or brown patches that develop as a result of iron oxide impurities. The English name of the stone comes from these markings, which resemble blood splatters. The Greek words helio, which means "sun," and tropos, which means "toward the sun," are combined to form the term "heliotrope," which is another name for the stone. The colour is reported to be similar to heliotrope plants, which grow towards the sun.
(3.) The amphibole or chlorite minerals present in the green Chalcedony are what give the rest of the stone its uniform green hue. The most common minerals in agate stones, moganite and quartz, are also found in chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica.
(4.) The green in bloodstone is not always evenly dispersed and may also have blue or yellow streaks because to its variable composition.
(5.) India is where this diamond is most frequently discovered. However, the majority of the stones that are currently available on the market were found in Madagascar, Brazil, the USA, Australia, Central Europe, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the Isle of Rum in Scotland. The stone is significantly more cheap because it is so easy to find and is widely accessible.