History
- Heliotrope is an opaque to transparent type of Chalcedony. It has a characteristic dark green colour with the presence of red (bloody) inclusions from which it takes its name. The presence of Iron Oxide impurities gives it the appearance of blood inclusions, which can range from red to brownish and sometimes yellow. These inclusions may be very noticeable, but are not necessary. The most desirable Heliotropes have more red inclusions. It can sometimes be confused with Jasper, but Jasper has a much finer grain structure and this is why they can be distinguished from each other.
- Synonyms, old names, trade names: Blood Jasper, Blood Stone...
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- anaemia, pain, circulation, cysts, intestines, breathing, haemorrhoids, hepatitis, idealism, immune system, infections, intuition, sciatica, blood, bleeding, leukaemia, lymph glands, menopause, menstrual pain, calmness, negativity, selflessness, eyes, decisions, infections, lungs, courage, childbirth, rheumatism, dreams, creativity, ears, inflammation, confusion, stomach...
- It is good in the treatment of blood-related cancers (leukaemia, skin cancer, bone cancer and all blood-rich organs). Some say that Heliotrope can help to shrink tumours over time.
- The combination of Heliotrope and Carnelian helps in the complementary treatment of liver and kidney cancer as it is said to transform and purify negative energies.
** The healing and metaphysical properties of the stones listed are compiled from several different sources. The information is provided as a service only and not for the treatment of disease. Moirai.si does not guarantee the full validity of the information provided.
Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | SiO2 |
| Colour | green, apple green, green-blue, brown with red dots |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5-7 |
| Density | 2.61 |
| Refractive index | 1.530-1.540 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- India, Madagascar, California, USA, Australia, Germany, Brazil, China and Scotland.
Care
- Clean the heliotrope with warm water and mild soap. Avoid exposing Heliotrope to bleach or sulphuric acid. Wipe the stone with a soft cloth and make sure it is well rinsed to remove any soapy residue. When storing stone jewellery or the stones themselves, it is best to place them in a cloth-covered box or wrap them in a cloth separately from other stones to prevent damage and scratches.
- It is advisable to remove jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
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