Crystopedia
Mineral variety Healing crystal

Heliotrope

✦ The Martyr's Stone ✦

🎂 March Birthstone

Crystal lore: 🔥 Confidence🌿 Healing🌳 Grounding

SiO₂

Chalcedony variety.

RedGreen

Variety of Chalcedony.

Heliotrope specimen
Quarz - Heliotrop (Blutjaspis).JPG · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness6.5 – 7
12345678910
💅🪙🍶🔪💎

Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.

⚖ Density2.58 – 2.64 g/cm³
Average
Chemical formulaSiO₂
ElementsSi, O
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness6.5 – 7
Density2.58 – 2.64 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Green chalcedony with red spots, bloodstone was linked in medieval lore to courage and vitality.

Traditional uses
courage, endurance, purification
Chakra
Root Heart
Zodiac
♈Aries ♓Pisces ♎Libra
Element
🌿Earth 🔥Fire

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

RubyA natural partner for courage; Ruby also adds passion. HematitePaired in tradition for courage, with Hematite bringing grounding as well. GarnetShares the Root & Heart chakra; adds passion to bloodstone's courage. ShungiteA natural partner for purification; Shungite also adds protection. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies bloodstone's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

Learn more