Showing posts with label Bloodstones. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

BLOODSTONE


Dark Green with bright spots of red and brown gives rise to its evocative name. As a alternative birthstone for March, many prefer Bloodstone to the traditional Aquamarine. Its major sources are Australia and Brazil.


Dark Green with Red to Brownish Spots.
Moh's Hardness = 6.5 - 7.