African Blood Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 2-3mm Calcite is a rock-forming mineral

Calcite is a rock-forming mineral that is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

uvarovite and andradite

It has been prized both as an ornamental jewel and for its strong curative powers and protective energies

with natural variations in color

African Blood Stone 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 2-3mm Calcite is a rock-forming mineralBloodstone most commonly refers to green Jasper with red inclusions consisting of Hematite. Naturally occuring in hues of blue to green to green with spots and streaks of red, Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. It has been treasured for its beauty throughout history and used extensively for adornment in jewelry as well as works of art.