The Seven Chakras and Stones
A complete guide to the seven chakras and their stones — the colour, meaning and healing crystals for each chakra, from ruby at the root to amethyst at the crown.
The Seven Chakras and Their Stones
The seven chakras are the body's main energy centres, each linked to a colour, a quality and a set of healing stones. Balancing them with the right crystals is at the heart of gemstone healing. Here is a complete guide to the seven chakras and their stones.
First Chakra – Root (Base of Spine)
The root chakra's colour is red, symbolising life, strength, vitality and the physical body. Red is beneficial for conditions of blood deficiency and pallor. Its healing stones include Ruby, coral, garnet, red jasper and bloodstone.
Second Chakra – Sacral (Spleen)
The sacral chakra's colour is orange, blending the vitality of red with the wisdom of yellow. It helps manage anger and build self-control. Its stones are carnelian, fire opal and orange jasper.
Third Chakra – Solar Plexus
The solar plexus chakra is yellow, representing the mind, intellect and wisdom. Yellow has a tonic effect on the nerves and eases irritability. Its stones include topaz, citrine and amber.
Fourth Chakra – Heart
The heart chakra is green, signifying harmony, sympathy, creativity, health and abundance. As the centre of the spectrum, green offers balancing vibrations vital for the nervous system. Its stones are emerald, jade, dioptase, moss agate, green jasper, aventurine, chrysoprase and malachite.
Fifth Chakra – Throat
The throat chakra is blue, representing inspiration, devotion and infinity, with curative properties for throat conditions. Its stones include lapis lazuli, turquoise, aquamarine, sapphire and blue topaz.
Sixth and Seventh Chakras – Third Eye and Crown
The third-eye chakra is indigo, aiding spiritual development and inner vision, with stones like sapphire and azurite. The crown chakra is violet, representing spiritual mastery, with Amethyst, fluorite and Selenite as its stones. To choose the right stone for your chart, get a Vedic gemstone recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the seven chakra stones?
Each chakra has its own stones — for example ruby and garnet for the root, citrine for the solar plexus, emerald for the heart, and amethyst for the crown.
Which stone is for the crown chakra?
Amethyst, fluorite and Selenite are the main crown-chakra stones, supporting spiritual mastery and higher connection.
Which stone is for the heart chakra?
Green stones such as emerald, jade, aventurine and malachite are used to balance and heal the heart chakra.
How do chakra stones work?
Each stone's colour and vibration are believed to balance the matching chakra, restoring the flow of energy for physical and emotional wellbeing.
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