This is a rare and unusual BLOODSTONE crystal skull! Sometimes also known as Heliotrope or St. Stephen's Stone. This particular piece has been here charging with Synergy for 9+ years.
The dark green and blue-green background is accented red spots/speckles, cream, and hints of golden yellow. The longer you look at this one, the more beauty you will see! It also has a cluster of weird VUGS in/around the right eye socket. Vugs are natural formations, sometimes also known as "crystal cave inclusions", and considered highly collectible.
It has a few tiny organic spots here and there from inclusions that were close to the surface as the stone was polished. They can resemble pinpricks, tiny indents, or fine lines on the surface. ALL inclusions present come from 100% natural formations in the stone. Check out how it works with subtle energies below!
It weighs about 3.3oz and measures approximately 50mm (2" inches) long X 36mm (1 3/8" inches) tall. Code-21933
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.
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.
