Green Aventurine Sphere VG535

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African Bloodstone Product Knowledge
Product: African Bloodstone (Sphere VG535)
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1. ORIGIN
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Bloodstone (also called heliotrope) is a form of chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with a deep green base dotted with red iron-oxide spots that resemble drops of blood.
'African bloodstone' refers to bloodstone from Africa. Main deposits include South Africa, India (historically the most celebrated source of fine material), Brazil, Australia and Madagascar.
With a Mohs hardness of about 6.5-7, it is dense and takes a fine polish, making it suitable for spheres, carvings and beads.
Unlike some natural bloodstone, 'African bloodstone' is distinctive for its more pronounced red spotting.

2. HISTORY
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Bloodstone has an extremely long history of use: the ancient Egyptians used it to treat tumors and blood-related ailments.
The ancient Babylonians and Greeks (who called it heliotrope, 'the sun-turner') used it for divination and protection.
In medieval Christian tradition, bloodstone was associated with the blood of Christ, symbolizing sacrifice and courage; warriors wore it to staunch bleeding and strengthen bravery.
It has long been regarded as the 'warrior's stone,' used to strengthen fighting strength and protection.

3. USAGE
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Jewelry: made into bracelets, pendants and beads, especially suited to men.
Display and collecting: polished into spheres and eggs for display and palm holding.
Healing and meditation: used in root- and heart-chakra meditation and energy healing.
Talisman: traditionally worn as a talisman for courage and protection.

4. FUNCTIONS
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Master healer: known as a 'master healing stone,' believed to help relieve pain and promote recovery and endurance.
Courage and strength: strengthens courage, willpower and resilience, helping one face difficulties.
Protection and grounding: powerfully grounding and protective, purifying energy and stabilizing one's field, associated with the root and heart chakras.
Vitality and circulation (folk belief): traditionally believed to support blood circulation, immunity and detoxification (not a medical conclusion).
Emotions and clarity: eases anxiety and stress and improves mental clarity, balancing body and mind.

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