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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Bloodstone

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Liz Ratcliff

The Bloodstone is an opaque to semi-translucent kind of chalcedony. It is dark green flecked with red. The Greeks called it heliotrope because it flashed red when dunked into water while faced sunward. Medieval Europe considered the bloodstone to be … Continue reading →

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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Aquamarine

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Liz Ratcliff

Aquamarine’s clear sea blue is reflected in its name, which is Latin for “sea water”. Sages from times ago thought water touched by aquamarine would heal afflictions of the eyes and lungs. It was also believed that the wearer of … Continue reading →

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