Heliotrope means "solstice stone" (Greek "heliou tropai" = "solstice") and since antiquity has denoted a green Chalcedony with fine red inclusions or zones. Known synonyms are blood jasper, bloodstone (especially in English-speaking countries as bloodstone) and Hildegard jasper. +++
Modern stone healing according to Michael Gienger knows the Heliotrope (Bloodstone) as ...
Heliotrope means "solstice stone" (Greek "heliou tropai" = "solstice") and since antiquity has denoted a green Chalcedony with fine red inclusions or zones. Known synonyms are blood jasper, bloodstone (especially in English-speaking countries as bloodstone) and Hildegard jasper. +++
Modern stone healing according to Michael Gienger knows the Heliotrope (Bloodstone) as a supporting gemstone for demarcation and protection against external influences. The Heliotrope (Bloodstone) strands are about 38 - 40cm long.