bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
ˈbləd-ˌstōn 
: a green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots resembling blood
called also heliotrope
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For those partial to verdant hues, brands offered a smorgasbord from malachite, bloodstone and natural aventurine, to enamel and ceramic in a gradient from tenderest tones to ready-to-rumble khaki.
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1 May 2026
Throughout history, bloodstone was associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
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Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2024
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Throughout history, bloodstone was associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.
—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2024
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“Bloodstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodstone. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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bloodstone
noun
blood·stone
-ˌstōn
: a green quartz with red spots
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