- Quartz goes by an array of different names including Agate, Onyx, Jasper, Aventurine, Tiger's eye, Amethyst, Citrine, Prasiolite, Rose quartz, Milk quartz, Smoky quartz and Carnelian
- It exists in large quantities and is, in consequence, inexpensive, and is found in India, Bokhara, Siberia, Tartary and in the Hebrides.
The Colors of Bloodstones Bloodstones come in a wide range of natural colors and shades. The "classic" bloodstone is a green jasper with red inclusions of iron oxide (which are called red jasper). Sometimes yellow and/or other colors of jasper are also present, but these multi-colored gemstones are usually called "fancy jasper". Color is mainly caused by the gemstone's selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body color. In gemstones, color consists of three components: - Hue - the first impression of the color
- Tone - the lightness or darkness of color ranging from light to medium to dark
- Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's color which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
Birthstone Facts and Information about the Bloodstone The following list provides Birthstone facts and information about this gemstone: - It is an alternate birthstone of the month of March
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Pisces dates: February 20 - March 20
- Pisces - The Twelfth Sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Fish
- Ruling Planet of Pisces: Neptune
- Alternate Birthstones of Pisces: Amethyst, Ruby, Aquamarine and Jasper
Myths and Legends about Bloodstones The Bloodstone a green Jasper flecked with red. An old tradition records that the Bloodstone had its origin at the Crucifixion, being formed by drops of blood which, following the thrust of the Roman soldier's spear, fell upon some green jasper on which the cross was erected, the stains penetrating the stones and thus originating this particular variety. Rings of dark green Jasper flecked with red were favourite ornaments amongst the Egyptians, who frequently wore them upon the thumb. Bloodstones Jewelry Bloodstones jewelry is extremely popular especially for those nearest and dearest. All different types of jewelry containing Bloodstones are available including: - Bloodstone rings
- Bloodstone bracelets
- Bloodstone pendants
- Bloodstone earrings
- Bloodstone necklaces
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