{"product_id":"bloodstone-skull-carving","title":"Bloodstone Skull Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bloodstone skull carving is hand-polished from deep green stone speckled with red, a classic pairing that gives the skull a bold, earthy presence. At about 40-50mm, it sits easily on an altar, desk or collector's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural bloodstone, a green chalcedony with red flecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40-50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved skull from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carved\"\u003eCarved Crystals\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each skull is natural, so the red flecks vary from the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally linked with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/root-chakra-crystals\"\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heart-chakra-crystals\"\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth polish with carved eye sockets and facial details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBloodstone is traditionally connected to the root and heart chakras and has long been called a stone of courage and vitality. In crystal practice, skulls often represent wisdom and memory, so this carving is popular for reflection and ancestor altars. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confidence-courage-crystals\"\u003eConfidence and Courage\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/energy-vitality-crystals\"\u003eEnergy and Vitality\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on an altar or meditation space as a symbol of wisdom and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it on a desk as a grounding focal point during busy days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-tourmaline-crystals\"\u003eblack tourmaline\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smoky-quartz-crystals\"\u003esmoky quartz\u003c\/a\u003e for a grounded display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to a seasonal autumn or Halloween display for a natural touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBloodstone is a hard chalcedony at about 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Wipe it with a soft cloth and use a soft brush for the carved details. A brief rinse is fine; dry it fully. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cleanse-and-charge-your-crystals-complete-guide\"\u003ehow to cleanse and charge your crystals\u003c\/a\u003e for gentle cleansing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called bloodstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the red iron oxide spots scattered across the green stone. Legends linked these spots to drops of blood, which gave the stone its dramatic name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is this skull?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skull measures about 40-50mm. It is small enough for a desk or altar and still large enough to show its carved features clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs bloodstone the same as heliotrope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Heliotrope is the older mineral name for bloodstone, the same dark green chalcedony with red or orange flecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Bloodstone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBloodstone, also called heliotrope, is a dark green variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline form of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quartz-crystals\"\u003equartz\u003c\/a\u003e. Its green color comes from chlorite or hornblende, while the red flecks are iron oxide. Prized since ancient times, it remains a favorite for carvings and pocket stones thanks to its striking contrast and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/chalcedony-the-nurturing-stone-of-peace-and-communication\"\u003eChalcedony: The Nurturing Stone of Peace and Communication\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/crystal-carvings-guide-materials-shapes-how-to-choose\"\u003eCrystal Carvings Guide: Materials, Shapes and How to Choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home this bloodstone skull carving as a bold, grounding piece for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Bloodstone \/ 40-50mm","offer_id":48298056614059,"sku":"1005012127799248-4-5cm","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/Bloodstone-Skull-Carving-Carvings.jpg?v=1792379879","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/bloodstone-skull-carving","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}