bloodstone

• Nom désignant une variété de calcédoine verte, pierre semi-précieuse caractérisée par des taches ou inclusions rouges évoquant des gouttes de sang.

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.

   héliotrope

   • 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.

   Synonymesheliotrope