Bloodstone meaning & facts
Bloodstone is a birthstone for March. Bloodstone is traditionally associated with courage, strength and good health, and was once believed to stop bleeding.
- Birth month
- March
- Colour
- Dark green with red spots
- Mineral
- Chalcedony (a form of quartz)
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6.5–7
- Main sources
- India, Brazil and Australia
Bloodstone facts
- It is also known as heliotrope.
- The red spots are caused by iron oxide within the green stone.
- Bloodstone was popular for carved seals and signet rings.
March also has another birthstone: Aquamarine.
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What does bloodstone mean?
Bloodstone is traditionally associated with courage, strength and good health, and was once believed to stop bleeding.
What month is bloodstone the birthstone for?
Bloodstone is a birthstone for March. The other March birthstone is Aquamarine.
How hard is bloodstone?
Bloodstone rates 6.5–7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which runs from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
Gemstone meanings are traditional beliefs, shared for interest rather than as proven properties.