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Crystals for Protection

In crystal traditions, stones such as Black Tourmaline and Obsidian symbolize grounding and personal boundaries. Browse stones used in these practices and choose by appearance, handling and care needs. These symbolic uses do not establish protection from electromagnetic radiation, illness or physical harm.

50 crystals for protection

Choosing a protection stone

Read an overview of crystals used in protection traditions. These symbolic associations do not establish protection from illness, electromagnetic radiation or physical harm.

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Protection Crystals

Polished agate crystal with smooth glossy surface, visible layered banding, and natural chalcedony translucency
Earth7 Mohs

Agate

The Stone of Balance and Harmonious Stability

Polished amber stone with smooth glossy surface, warm golden translucency, and natural fossilized resin character
Fire2.5 Mohs

Amber

The Stone of Sunlight and Ancient Wisdom

Polished amethyst crystal with smooth glossy surface and rich violet translucency
Air7 Mohs

Amethyst

The Stone of Spiritual Wisdom and Protection

Polished angelite stone with smooth satin-gloss surface, pale blue color, and soft cloudy white marbling
Water3.5 Mohs

Angelite

The Stone of Angelic Awareness and Gentle Peace

Polished aquamarine stone with smooth glossy surface, pale blue to seafoam color, and translucent beryl clarity
Water8 Mohs

Aquamarine

The Stone of Courage and the Calm Sea

Polished black onyx stone with smooth rounded shape, glossy reflective surface, and deep black chalcedony body
Earth7 Mohs

Black Onyx

The Stone of Inner Strength and Masterful Self-Control

Polished black tourmaline stone with rounded shape, glossy surface, and subtle linear mineral character
Earth7.5 Mohs

Black Tourmaline

The Ultimate Shield of Protection

Polished bloodstone stone with smooth rounded shape, glossy dark green surface, and scattered natural red spots
Earth7 Mohs

Bloodstone

The Stone of the Martyr and Courageous Healer

Polished clear quartz crystal with a smooth reflective surface and glassy transparency
Earth7 Mohs

Clear Quartz

The Universal Master Healer

Polished fluorite stone with smooth rounded shape, translucent green and purple zoning, and glossy finish
Air4 Mohs

Fluorite

The Genius Stone of Mental Clarity and Focus

Polished garnet stone with smooth rounded shape, deep red semi-translucent body, and rich internal glow
Fire7.5 Mohs

Garnet

The Stone of Passion, Vitality, and Devotion

Polished hematite stone with smooth rounded shape, metallic silver-grey reflective surface, and graphite undertone
Earth6.5 Mohs

Hematite

The Stone of Grounding and Mental Organization

Polished jade stone with smooth rounded shape, rich green body, and soft waxy luster
Earth6.5 Mohs

Jade

The Stone of Purity and Serenity

Polished red jasper stone with smooth rounded shape, deep earthy red body, and grounding natural surface character
Earth7 Mohs

Red Jasper

The Supreme Nurturer and Stone of Endurance

Polished labradorite stone with smooth rounded shape, grey body, and vivid iridescent flash across the surface
Air6.5 Mohs

Labradorite

The Stone of Transformation and Magic

Polished malachite stone with smooth rounded shape, vivid green concentric banding, and glossy finish
Earth4 Mohs

Malachite

The Stone of Transformation and the Heart Healer

Polished moonstone stone with smooth rounded shape, milky white body, and soft floating adularescent sheen
Water6 Mohs

Moonstone

The Stone of New Beginnings and Divine Feminine

Polished obsidian stone with smooth rounded shape, glossy black mirror-like surface, and deep reflective finish
Earth5.5 Mohs

Obsidian

The Mirror of the Soul and Stone of Truth

Polished peridot stone with smooth rounded shape, yellow-green translucent body, and warm internal glow
Earth7 Mohs

Peridot

The Stone of Compassion and Solar Abundance

Polished pyrite stone with smooth rounded shape, metallic gold surface, and reflective brassy luster
Fire6.5 Mohs

Pyrite

Fool's Gold and the Stone of Wealth and Willpower

Polished ruby stone with smooth rounded shape, vivid deep red body, and rich internal glow
Fire9 Mohs

Ruby

The King of Gems and Stone of Passionate Vitality

Polished sapphire gemstone with rich royal blue color and glossy luxurious sheen
Water9 Mohs

Sapphire

The Stone of Wisdom, Royalty, and Divine Favor

Polished shungite stone with a glossy black surface
Earth4 Mohs

Shungite

A Carbon-Rich Stone of Symbolic Grounding

Polished smoky quartz stone with smooth translucent brown surface and glossy depth
Earth7 Mohs

Smoky Quartz

The Stone of Grounding and Manifestation

Polished Tiger's Eye stone with rich golden-brown chatoyant bands and glossy smooth surface
Fire7 Mohs

Tiger's Eye

The Stone of Courage and Personal Power

Polished turquoise stone with blue-green color, brown matrix veining, and glossy smooth surface
Earth6 Mohs

Turquoise

The Master Healer Stone of Sky and Earth

Polished kyanite crystal blade with striking blue color and pearly glassy luster on flat crystal face
Air5.75 Mohs

Kyanite

The Stone of Alignment

Polished Tanzanite stone with smooth glossy surface
Water6.25 Mohs

Tanzanite

The Stone of Transmutation

Polished Sugilite stone with smooth glossy surface
Ether6 Mohs

Sugilite

The Healer's Stone

Polished Seraphinite stone with smooth glossy surface
Air3 Mohs

Seraphinite

The Stone of the Angels

Polished Charoite stone with smooth glossy surface
Ether5.5 Mohs

Charoite

The Stone of Transformation

Polished Prehnite stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.25 Mohs

Prehnite

The Stone of Unconditional Love

Polished Angel Aura Quartz stone with smooth glossy surface
Air7 Mohs

Angel Aura Quartz

The Stone of Angelic Connection

Polished Spirit Quartz stone with smooth glossy surface
Ether7 Mohs

Spirit Quartz

The Stone of Collective Harmony

Polished Snowflake Obsidian stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth5 Mohs

Snowflake Obsidian

The Stone of Purity and Balance

Polished Dalmatian Jasper stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.5 Mohs

Dalmatian Jasper

The Stone of Joyful Playfulness

Polished Mookaite Jasper stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.5 Mohs

Mookaite Jasper

The Stone of Australian Adventure

Polished Picture Jasper stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.5 Mohs

Picture Jasper

The Stone of Global Awareness

Polished Crazy Lace Agate stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.5 Mohs

Crazy Lace Agate

The Laughter Stone

Polished Fire Agate stone with smooth glossy surface
Fire6.5 Mohs

Fire Agate

The Stone of Spiritual Flame

Polished Apache Tear stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth5 Mohs

Apache Tear

The Stone of Grief Release

Polished Pietersite stone with smooth glossy surface
Air6.5 Mohs

Pietersite

The Tempest Stone

Polished Astrophyllite stone with smooth glossy surface
Ether3 Mohs

Astrophyllite

The Stone of Soul Starlight

Polished Nuummite stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth5.5 Mohs

Nuummite

The Sorcerer's Stone

Polished Shattuckite stone with smooth glossy surface
Water3.5 Mohs

Shattuckite

The Stone of Truth and Communication

Polished Botswana Agate stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6.5 Mohs

Botswana Agate

The Stone of Comfort

Polished Dendritic Opal stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth6 Mohs

Dendritic Opal

The Stone of Inner Growth

Polished Black Spinel stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth8 Mohs

Black Spinel

The Stone of Empowerment

Polished Chiastolite stone with smooth glossy surface
Earth7 Mohs

Chiastolite

The Stone of the Cross

Polished Stibnite stone with smooth glossy surface
Ether2 Mohs

Stibnite

The Stone of Transformation

Protection Enhancement

Your Affirmation

“I am surrounded by a shield of pure, protective energy. Negativity cannot penetrate my aura.”

Best Moon Phase for Protection
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Full Moon

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Metatron's Cube

Metatron's Cube contains every sacred geometry shape found in creation. Thirteen stones form two concentric rings around a central amplifier. A powerful grid for protection, healing, and accessing higher consciousness.

13 positions · metatron pattern

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