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Red crystals
Red stones are linked in crystal tradition with energy, courage and the root chakra. Here are 6 red stones, each with its traditional meaning.
Red crystals A–Z
| Stone | Colour | Traditional meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodstone | dark green with red flecks | courage and vitality |
| Carnelian | orange to red-brown | courage, creativity and get-up-and-go |
| Crazy lace agate | swirling cream, red and brown | laughter and joy |
| Garnet | deep red | devotion and safe travel |
| Red jasper | brick red | endurance and grounding, a 'nurturing' stone |
| Ruby | red | passion and vitality |
Telling look-alikes apart
Colour alone rarely identifies a stone. Hardness, lustre, weight and how light passes through all help. Dyed stones are common: honest sellers label them. When in doubt, ask where a stone came from.
Colour in crystal tradition
Modern crystal practice links colours with the chakras, and many people simply choose the colour they are drawn to. These are traditions, not health claims.
Red stones in the shop
Questions answered
What are red crystals called?
Bloodstone, Carnelian, Crazy lace agate, Garnet, Red jasper, Ruby and others.
What do red crystals mean?
Red stones are linked in crystal tradition with energy, courage and the root chakra.
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