Real "BLOODSTONE" is hematite Fs2O3 (NOT MAGNETIC !)
In the jewelry sector and with tumbled stones made of "bloodstone", either a sintered iron or a magnetite stone is offered for almost 100 %. One can simply check this with a magnet. REAL hematite is NOT MAGNETIC ! Hematite is also very difficult to grind !
On offer here: Hematite - RED GLASS HEAD
Clustered aggregates from the oxidation zones of iron ore deposits.
Place of discovery: Tuber pit Bad Lauterberg in the HARZ
GERMANY Figure 3 is the underside
Weight: 270 g Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 cm