noun
heliotrope
A dark green mineral with red spots, also called bloodstone.
The jeweler polishes a piece of heliotrope for a pendant.
Etymology
The Greek name means sun-turning. The stone’s name reflects ancient beliefs about its effects on reflected sunlight, rather than its modern identification by red spots in green stone.
More examples
- Red spots stand out against the dark green heliotrope.
- This carved seal is made of heliotrope.
- She chooses heliotrope rather than jade for her ring.
Forms
heliotrope
Similar words
- bloodstone
- Names the same dark green mineral with red spots.