Crystal Guide · Chakra crystals

Crystals for the Root Chakra

In yoga and energy traditions, the Root chakra is located at the base of the spine and is linked with grounding, stability and safety. Its traditional colours are red and black, so many root chakra crystals share those tones.

Chakras come from spiritual traditions rather than science – enjoy these crystals as part of meditation or a relaxing ritual.

Crystals for the Root Chakra

Aegirine

Glossy black-green prism crystals named after the Norse sea god – a protective stone in crystal lore.
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Agate

Banded chalcedony formed layer by layer inside volcanic cavities – a classic grounding and balancing stone.
Ammonite

Spiral fossil shells of sea creatures that lived alongside the dinosaurs – a crystal lore symbol of transfo...
Andalusite

A gem that flashes green and brown-orange from different angles – named after Andalusia, Spain.
Apache Tears

Small rounded nuggets of obsidian that glow smoky-brown when held to the light – a stone of comfort in crys...
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Aragonite

Earthy calcium carbonate that forms star-shaped clusters and the shimmer of pearls and shells.
Barite

Surprisingly heavy crystals – from golden blades to 'desert rose' rosettes – a grounding stone in crystal l...
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Black Obsidian

Natural volcanic glass with razor-sharp edges – a classic protective, grounding stone.
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Black Tourmaline

Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.
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Bloodstone

Deep green chalcedony flecked with red – an ancient stone of courage and the traditional March birthstone.
Botswana Agate

Finely banded grey, peach and pink agate from Botswana – a gentle crystal lore stone of comfort.
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Bronzite

Dark brown stone with a bronze metallic shimmer – a grounding crystal lore stone of confidence.
Chiastolite

Andalusite with a natural dark cross inside – the traditional 'cross stone' of protection.
Chrysanthemum Stone

Dark rock with natural white 'flowers' of radiating crystals – a lucky stone in China and Japan.
Cinnabar

Blood-red mercury ore, once ground into vermilion pigment – a striking but toxic collector's mineral.
Crazy Lace Agate

Wildly patterned, multicoloured agate from Mexico – a cheerful crystal lore stone of joy and laughter.
Cuprite

Deep red copper oxide with a diamond-like lustre – nicknamed 'ruby copper'.
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Dalmatian Jasper

Cream stone with black spots like a Dalmatian dog – a playful, grounding favourite from Mexico.
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Dendritic Agate

Clear to white chalcedony with fern-like black 'dendrites' – nature's own landscape drawing.
Desert Rose

Rose-shaped clusters of gypsum or baryte crystals that grow in desert sand – nature's stone flowers.
Dolomite

Pearly pink to white saddle-shaped crystals – the mineral that gave the Dolomite mountains their name.
Eudialyte

Raspberry-red crystals scattered through black and white rock – a rare stone from the Arctic.
Fire Agate

Brown chalcedony with flashes of iridescent fire – an intense, energising stone from Mexico and the US Sout...
Fulgurite

Glassy tubes formed in an instant when lightning strikes sand – literally 'petrified lightning'.
Galena

Heavy silver-grey cubes of lead ore – a striking collector's mineral that should be handled with care.
Garnet

January's birthstone – a family of gems best known in deep red, worn since the time of the pharaohs.
Gold Sheen Obsidian

Black volcanic glass with a golden shimmer – a protective, insightful variety of obsidian.
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Hematite

Metallic iron oxide – the main ore of iron, found even on Mars, and a classic grounding stone.
Hypersthene

Dark grey-brown stone with a coppery shimmer – a grounding stone in crystal lore.
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Jasper

Opaque, patterned chalcedony in endless colours – one of the most widely used stones in human history.
Jet

Lightweight black fossilised wood made famous by Victorian mourning jewellery – a traditional protective st...
Kambaba Jasper

Dark green stone with black circular patterns, linked to ancient fossil algae – a calming stone of nature.
Larvikite

Norway's national rock – dark grey stone that flashes silvery blue, used from jewellery to building façades.
Magnetite (Lodestone)

The most magnetic natural mineral – naturally magnetised lodestone made the world's first compasses.
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Mahogany Obsidian

Volcanic glass swirled black and red-brown by iron – an earthy, grounding variety of obsidian.
Meteorite

Genuine pieces of space – iron-nickel meteorites with the famous criss-cross Widmanstätten pattern.
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Mookaite

Colourful jasper from Western Australia in reds, yellows, mauves and creams – a grounding, adventurous stone.
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Moss Agate

Clear chalcedony with green moss-like inclusions – the traditional 'gardener's stone' of growth and abundance.
Nuummite

One of the oldest rocks on Earth, from Greenland, flashing with golden and blue light – a protective stone.
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Onyx

Parallel-banded chalcedony prized for cameos since antiquity – a crystal lore stone of strength and self-co...
Petrified Wood

Ancient trees turned to stone, cell by cell – including the famous petrified forest on Lesvos, Greece.
Picture Jasper

Earthy jasper whose natural patterns look like painted desert landscapes – a grounding stone.
Rainbow Obsidian

Black volcanic glass with hidden bands of iridescent colour from Mexico – a joyful, protective stone.
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Red Jasper

Brick-red jasper coloured by iron, used in ancient Egyptian amulets – a crystal lore stone of stamina.
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Red Tiger's Eye

Rich red-brown tiger's eye with a silky, shifting sheen – a stone of motivation in crystal lore.
Rhyolite

A volcanic rock with eye-like orbs and bands – the source of 'rainforest jasper' and many patterned stones.
Ruby

The 'king of gems' – rich red corundum and July's birthstone, symbol of passion and vitality.
Ruby Fuchsite

Pink-red rubies set in shimmering green fuchsite – a striking stone of love and vitality from India.
Ruby Zoisite

Bold green zoisite studded with pink-red ruby crystals, from Tanzania – a crystal lore stone of vitality an...
Sardonyx

Banded chalcedony in layers of red-brown sard and white onyx – an August birthstone carved into Roman seals...
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Septarian

Nodules cracked and filled with golden calcite, formed millions of years ago – the 'dragon stone' of crysta...
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Shungite

Ancient carbon-rich black rock from Karelia, Russia – popular in crystal lore for protection and purification.
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Smoky Quartz

Brown to smoky-grey quartz darkened by natural radiation – Scotland's national gem and a grounding stone.
Snowflake Obsidian

Black volcanic glass scattered with white 'snowflakes' of cristobalite – a stone of balance and perspective.
Sphalerite

The main ore of zinc, with more fire than diamond in its gem form – a grounding stone in crystal lore.
Spinel

Brilliant red, pink and blue gem long mistaken for ruby – including in Britain's Crown Jewels – and an Augu...
Staurolite

Crystals that naturally grow as crosses – the legendary 'fairy cross' of Virginia and Brittany.
Tektite

Black natural glass formed by a giant meteorite impact about 790,000 years ago – a stone of transformation.
Tourmalinated Quartz

Clear quartz threaded with black tourmaline needles – combining two of crystal lore's favourite stones.
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Tree Agate

White chalcedony with green tree-like patterns – a gentle crystal lore stone of growth and patience.
Vanadinite

Brilliant red hexagonal crystals from Morocco's Atlas Mountains – a striking collector's specimen.
Zincite

Deep red zinc oxide, famous from Franklin, New Jersey – most bright crystal clusters on sale are furnace-made.
Zircon

One of the oldest minerals on Earth – a fiery December birthstone, not to be confused with cubic zirconia.