Not same as the more commonly known bloodstone this material is slightly softer and has a grey base which is made up of a conglomerate of different minerals and a red pattern (sometimes it looks almost like a paint brush markings). It can contain mica and pyrite, along with just about every shade of grey through to black.

Hardness- 6 Mohs scales

Stone Variety- Quartz

Country of Origin- Africa

Suitable for:

• Plugs
• Labrets
• Inlay