bloodstone

• Sustantivo que designa una variedad de calcedonia verde, piedra semipreciosa caracterizada por manchas o inclusiones rojas que recuerdan gotas de sangre.

A noun referring to a type of green chalcedony, a semi-precious gemstone, that is characterized by red spots or inclusions resembling drops of blood.

1. Green chalcedony with red spotsC1formal

   A type of green chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of quartz) speckled with red spots or streaks, resembling drops of blood. It is often used as a gemstone.

   Heliotropo

   • The ancient ring was set with a polished bloodstone.
   • Bloodstone is believed by some to have healing properties.
   • The jeweler identified the green stone with red flecks as bloodstone.

   Sinónimosheliotrope