What's That Rock?Bloodstone
Also called: heliotrope
Dark green chalcedony with bright red spots of iron oxide, like drops of blood.
How to identify Bloodstone
- Dark green background with red-orange spots
- Smooth, waxy look when polished
- Hard: scratches glass
Often confused with
- Green jasper with red spots
- Dyed stones
Is Bloodstone valuable?
Inexpensive.
Typical retail prices
Tumbled stone$2–5each
Cut gemstone$1–6per carat
Typical retail ranges in US dollars, compiled from public dealer and marketplace listings in October 2026. Real prices vary widely with quality, size and origin. This is general information, not an appraisal.
What changes the price
- Pattern: bright red spots on deep green are best; faint spots are cheaper
- Polish: well-cut cabochons and carvings cost more than tumbles
- Dyed or composite stones exist, check the surface
- A traditional stone: price follows jewelry work more than the stone itself
Uses
- Seals, beads and carvings
Care
Safe to wash.
Identifying a stone from a description or a photo is an estimate. Many stones look alike. Ask an expert or a gem lab before you buy, sell or rely on an identification.
Updated October 2026