This is a super cool and unusual palm stone with a high quality combination of Bloodstone and Ocean Jasper. Fabulous colors and patterns! The latest research into Ocean Jasper has proven that it is actually a variety of Chalcedony. Chalcedony (pronounced kal-sydney) is a a variety of Quartz, and actually the “mother stone” of various other minerals - banded Chalcedony is known as Agate, black as Onyx, red as Carnelian, opaque green with red spots as Bloodstone, etc. Ocean Jasper can also contain inclusions of Quartz, Agate, Feldspar, and Jasper. Ocean Jasper only comes from 2 deposits in the NW part of the island nation of Madagascar. Its continued popularity means that access to new rough material is limited. "Ocean Jasper" is a trade name. It's also sometimes called "Orbicular Jasper". Bloodstone (AKA Heliotrope) is an opaque green variety of Chalcedony known for its bright red spotted accents.
There are a few small organic spots here and there that you can feel subtly as you run your fingers over the stone. ALL inclusions present come from 100% natural formations in the stone. Much nicer 'in person' than the photos can show. Check out how it works with subtle energies below!
It weighs about 3.4oz and measures approximately 2 1/2" inches long X 1 3/4" inches wide X about 5/8" inch thick at the thickest point. Code-100523-780
Bloodstone aka Heliotrope or St. Stephen's Stone. Bloodstone is a deep green stone with small red specks. These red specks are what gives the stone its name.
Bloodstone has long been called a "Stone of Courage."
It is often used for emotional healing, cleansing, and renewal - especially the renewal of all kinds of relationships. It is thought to bring good fortune to the holder.
In stressful situations, bloodstone is said to be very calming. It is also used to aid in working through grief and traumas. People have often kept bloodstone in any area thought to need a continuous cleansing of the energy as it is said to ease energy flows.
Bloodstone is excellent for balance and grounding and has been used to bring energy to the user. Some believe it is useful in legal issues, probably because it is believed to help release blocks and support decision making.
It is strongly associated with the heart Chakra first and also the root, sacral (2nd) and Solar Plexus (3rd) Chakras.
In Crystal Healing, Bloodstone is used in numerous ways. It is often given to chemotherapy patients, people with high blood pressure, and problems of the circulatory and cardiovascular systems, the endocrine system, kidney and bladder. It has also traditionally been given to people after surgery and after any kind of trauma.
Ocean Jasper is a very calming and soothing energy. It encourages the love of one's self and others, a healing of one's emotions and brings a sense of peace.
It is connectedness to nature and all of the earth and therefore is very attractive to the Devas (also known as Nature Spirits or fairy / faerie kingdom.)
It is used to encourage the acceptance of responsibility and it also is thought to help increase patience. Ocean jasper is a very protective stone, and the orbs or "eyes" found in the stone are considered to enhance this protective quality, especially in regard to what is called the ‘evil eye.’ It is one of the most protective stones in the Jasper family.
Ocean Jasper is used in some meditation techniques, such as gazing or scrying, especially if highly polished.
In Crystal Healing, it is thought to be useful removing toxins from the body and the aura, as well as with digestive problems.
Ocean Jasper is associated with the Heart Chakra, but can be used with all of the Chakras.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
