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Bloodstone
Chalcedony (Variety of Quartz)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, dark green color with red or brown spots of hematite, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline structure with no cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, dark green color with red or brown spots of hematite, vitreous to waxy luster, and microcrystalline structure with no cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms by the deposition of silica-rich hydrothermal solutions in cavities and fractures of existing rocks at low temperatures.
Uses & applications
Widely used for making cabochons, carved ornaments, signet rings, and as a traditional healing stone.
Geological facts
Historically known as heliotrope, it was called the 'stone of Babylon' in ancient times and believed to hold mystical properties.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its opaque dark green matrix flecked with distinct red spots; commonly found in India, Brazil, Australia, and the US.
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