Bloodstone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Communication that were deposited in shallow

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

apricot and purplish red

or merlinite

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

Bloodstone 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Communication that were deposited in shallowBloodstone most commonly refers to green Jasper with red inclusions consisting of Hematite. Naturally occuring in hues of blue green to green with spots and streaks of red, Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. It has been treasured for its beauty throughout history and used extensively for adornment in jewelry as well as works of art.