The stone is a symbol of justice. It can have a
glassy to waxy luster. Legend says bloodstone was formed when drops of Christ's blood fell and
stained some 
jasper at the foot of the cross. For this reason, it is said to have special powers.
Medieval Christians used to carve scenes of the crucifixion of martyrs into bloodstone; therefore
they referred to bloodstone as the martyr's stone.ï¾ There is a very famous bloodstone at the
Louvre museum in Paris- it is carved with the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II.
Bloodstone, along with 
aquamarine, is the traditional birthstone for the month of March.ï¾ It comes
in many shapes and cuts, with the common forms of cabochon, cushion cut, 
emerald cut,
octagonal, oval and round.
Bloodstone is found in India, Brazil, China, Australia, the United States, the Czech Republic,
Germany, Russia, and Scotland. There are many fake bloodstones on the market nowadays but
there is a foolproof way to tell if the stone is real- if one rubs the stone on porcelain and blood red
scars appear, it is genuine. Otherwise, it is not bloodstone, but some other gemstone.
Bloodstone, as one might guess, is said to help cure many ailments involving blood. It is said to
stop nosebleeds, anemia, blood disorders, and helps the circulation of blood. The stones used to
be thought to heal tumors as well. Stones were pulverized and mixed with egg whites and honey
before applied to the skin.ï¾ Powdered bloodstone is used as aphrodisiac and as traditional
medicines in India.ï¾ It is said to have the power to detoxify and strengthen the immune and
lymphatic systems. It is also said to have the power to strengthen kidneys, bone marrow, heart,
and liver functions. Inï¾ medieval times, the stone was used to remove poison from venomous
snakebites.
Bloodstone is known as a stone of courage. In ancient times, bloodstones were believed to be
magical stones. Warriors used to carry bloodstone amulets with them to help stop the bleeding
from their wounds and to protect them from the evil eye. The stone is also thought to have the
power to make vague thoughts clear, increase self-esteem, selflessness, intuition and creativity. It
enhances decision making, induces dreams, calms anxiety, drives away negative energy, fights
evil, prevents jealousy, boosts spirits, eases a broken heart, and brings good luck.
It is also thought to bring about much needed change.
