Meaning & use
bloodstone
A dark green gemstone speckled with red spots, used in jewelry and traditionally believed to have healing properties.
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She wore a ring set with a polished bloodstone she had bought in Scotland.
Ancient artisans carved seals from bloodstone because of its rich, mottled color.
A note on using this word
Bloodstone is a variety of chalcedony; its red flecks are caused by iron oxide inclusions.
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