Crystal: Bloodstone
Form: Tumblestone
Best known for: Purification | Courage | Vitality
Chakra: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus and Heart Chakras
Use:
Bloodstone is a powerful healing stone said to be used to:
- Cleanse the blood
- Rectify imbalances of the blood, heart, blood vessels, or Circulatory System.
- Increase creativity
- Cleanse and realign the lower Chakras with the heart
- Stimulate the Root and Heart Chakras
- Assist with any trauma associated with blood
- Boost the Immune System
- Ward off colds, flu, or infections
- Elevate symptoms of PMS and menstrual disorders
- Help to stabilise hormones in menopause
Science: Chemical composition: SiO2 | Mohs Hardness: 6.7-7
Bloodstone is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz that contains tiny inclusions of chlorite, amphibole and pyroxene, giving bloodstone its green base colour. The speckles of red are concentrations of hematite, an iron oxide mineral.
Like many other varieties of quartz, bloodstone forms when molten magma rises to the surface of a volcano and starts to cool. As the hot molten rock cools and hardens, gas bubbles form as well as cracks and cavities where magma flows. As the magma hardens into rock and the gasses escape, little pockets of space are left, allowing water and fluids rich in silica to deposit there. Over time, these minerals crystallise to become crystals of bloodstone inside the new solidified rock.
Feng Shui:
Before starting a new project in your life, you may feel as if you need to clear out any blocks or stagnant energy so that you can move forward with clarity and purpose. In Feng Shui, you can place bloodstone in the Zhen position of your home to help you break through any blocks that are keeping you stuck and increase your motivation to move forward.
Bloodstone can also be placed in the following areas of your home to help with:
- Staying motivated - The Dui area
- Staying grounded, healthy and strong - The Tai Qi area
- Encouraging passion and inspiration - The Li area
Please contact us at hello@geodeandgem.com.au and our accredited Feng Shui owner, Joan, can assist you with the Zhen, Dui, Tai Qi + Li areas of your home.