Bloodstone is also referred to as heliotrope in Greek which simply means "Sun Turning" Many believed that the sun turns red when this stone is immersed in water. Polished stones were described to reflect the sun. Bloodstone comes with dark green color with spots of red almost resembling drops of blood. It based its name from the stones appearance. Bloodstones were believed to be a magical stone in ancient times. Touching the stone simply stopped hemorrhages. Ancient warriors carried with them Bloodstone amulets for reasons to stop the bleeding whenever they had wounds. It was also believed that Bloodstone had special powers for reasons that as it was formed when drops of blood fell and stained jasper at the foot where Jesus was crucified. It was dubbed the Martyrs Stone" as it was used in sculptures representing martyrdom and flagellation.