Advertisement
Advertisement
bloodstone
[ bluhd-stohn ]
noun
- a greenish variety of chalcedony with small bloodlike spots of red jasper scattered through it.
bloodstone
/ ˈblʌdˌstəʊn /
noun
- a dark-green variety of chalcedony with red spots: used as a gemstone Also calledheliotrope
Word History and Origins
Origin of bloodstone1
Example Sentences
He cupped his bloodstone watch fob in his palm.
Except during the hand-washing that has taken on its own ritual qualities during the pandemic, she never removes her mother’s lucky bloodstone signet ring.
Her jewelry hangs there—slices of agate on long chains of raw crystal beads, collars set with moonstones, deep green bloodstones strung together, and an opal pendant, bright as fire in the sunlight.
The cover of this cunning little almanac is made with, among other things, bloodstone, glass, gold, woven textile and braids of hair, along with the initials A.C.
His eyes are bloodstones, those green gems sprinkled with red jasper, less shiny than the fluorite crystals embedded in our children’s faces, but no less spectacular.
Advertisement
More About Bloodstone
What does bloodstone mean?
Bloodstone is a dark green gemstone with red flecks. It ranges from semi-translucent to opaque.
Bloodstone is also called heliotrope. It’s considered a semiprecious gem, which is a label applied to a class of gems that have a commercial value that’s less than that of stones labeled precious, such as diamonds.
Bloodstone is one of the birthstones for the month of March, the other being aquamarine. It is associated with the zodiac sign Aries.
Example: Her birthday is in March, so I’m getting her a bloodstone pendant.
Where does bloodstone come from?
The first records of the word bloodstone come from around 1550. It’s named for its bloodlike spots.
Bloodstone is the dark-green variety of the mineral chalcedony, which is a kind of microcrystalline quartz. The red spots in bloodstone are flecks of jasper, another kind of quartz. Historically, bloodstone has been used to make carvings and statues, with its red flecks often being used to represent blood.
Did you know ... ?
What are some synonyms for bloodstone?
What are some words that share a root or word element with bloodstone?
What are some words that often get used in discussing bloodstone?
How is bloodstone used in real life?
Bloodstone is known for its blood-red spots. It’s the birthstone for the month of March.
Hey come and see my beautiful birthstone, it's called bloodstone and I love it very much pic.twitter.com/QTq4veWdid
— Paula⁷ MIN PD (@min_pa7) February 27, 2021
Roman silver gilt and incised bloodstone ring c. 3rd century ad. Private Collection pic.twitter.com/Cs2zBjHr6v
— Rome & Byzantium (@romebyzantium) July 21, 2020
Set with large and shiny, glossy bloodstone tablets (with the nicest red flecks!), these handsome vintage cufflinks are crafted in gold-TONED metal https://t.co/p8FU5TWXlx #jewelry #jewelrylovers #jewelryonetsy #mens #Mensfashion #cufflinks pic.twitter.com/0C0ZJ0zifB
— N.N. Light: Literary Promoter | Editor | Reviewer (@NNP_W_Light) April 30, 2018
Try using bloodstone!
True or False?
The specks of “blood” in bloodstone are flecks of copper.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse