Agate

The Fire agate or the brown/brown-black Moss agate are best choices for the Root Chakra. Use them if your chakra is deficient in energy, to enhance self-esteem, assist physical and emotional security, and help you take a more balanced perspective on life, particularly through eliminating negativity.

Bloodstone

A dard-green Quartz, spotted with flecks of iron oxide resembling drops of blood, this "stone of courage" helps alleviate anxieties that can unbalance the body. It is said to aid physical, mental, and emotional renewal, also decision-making. On the physical level Bloodstone strengthens the kidneys, liver, and spleen, thereby promoting detoxification.

Hematite

Colors range from brown-red to dark grey or black, all with a metallic sheen. This is an excellent "grounding" crystal that also assists in shifting mental limitations holding you back from trying new directions by dissolving negativity associated with fear of new ventures.

Smoky Quartz

A form of quartz ranging from light to dark grey and black. Another excellent "grounding" crystal that encourages you to focus on the present moment. It is said to activate survival instincts and improve intuition about challenges and problems. A useful stone for dissolving negative energies and emotional blockages.

Tiger's Eye

A silicon dioxide with an iridescent cat's eye effect. Colors range from black to dark brown, with fibrous yellow or golden brown inclusion. Used at the Root Chakra this crystal focuses energy needed to meet challenges and encourages optimism and discipline. It also helps shed light on the practical steps needed to achieve goals.