Bloodstone is dark green chalcedony flecked with red iron oxide. The red patches look like drops of blood on a mossy stone, which is where the name came from.
It has a long history as a warrior stone in cultures where warriors were also expected to be healers. The green base is steady and grounding. The red flecks are the wake-up spots. Together the stone reads as strength that doesn't rely on adrenaline.
Put a bloodstone tumble in a pocket on days that require both physical stamina and emotional endurance. Long shifts, court dates, chemo days, the kind of stretch where a person needs to stay upright without running hot. Some people also carry bloodstone as a courage stone before a hard conversation they've been putting off.
You'll be sent the one intuitively chosen for you.
Quick facts
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Material: Green chalcedony with red iron oxide inclusions
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Sizes: Approx 0.75 to 1.25 inches, pocket tumble
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Best for: Physical stamina, courage before hard conversations, endurance days
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Pairs well with: Red jasper, hematite, black tourmaline