bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
ˈbləd-ˌstōn 
: a green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots resembling blood
called also heliotrope
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Throughout history, bloodstone was associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone Aquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
It was also believed that bloodstone would bring strength and health to those who wear it.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone There are two birthstones for March: aquamarine and bloodstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
Get the bloodstone!
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
Another highlight is the Petrvs Horse signet ring in 18-karat yellow gold, which features a beautiful bloodstone and an engraved horse inspired by ancient coins and stone carvings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
In addition to glowing red in an otherwise black-and-white world, the bloodstone gives its possessor enhanced strength, protection and longevity.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone Aquamarine and bloodstone are the two birthstones for March.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
It was also believed that bloodstone would bring strength and health to those who wear it.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
March birthstone There are two birthstones for March: aquamarine and bloodstone.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
Get the bloodstone!
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
Another highlight is the Petrvs Horse signet ring in 18-karat yellow gold, which features a beautiful bloodstone and an engraved horse inspired by ancient coins and stone carvings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
In addition to glowing red in an otherwise black-and-white world, the bloodstone gives its possessor enhanced strength, protection and longevity.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2022
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bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
-ˌstōn
: a green quartz with red spots
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