These Are The 13 Best Crystals When You're Feeling Ungrounded, Crystal Experts Say

Black tourmaline is a variety of tourmaline, which is a crystalline boron silicate mineral. According to Yulia Van Doren, author of Crystals: The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing and founder of Goldirocks, it's actually the most abundant (and affordable) type of tourmaline, and it's filled with iron, resulting in its rich, dark color.

And as Ashley Leavy, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy previously told mindbodygreen, black tourmaline is primarily found in Brazil and China, though it can also be found in Nigeria, Kenya, Madagascar, and more.

Smoky quartz is a specific variety of the crystalline mineral quartz. As Leavy explains to mindbodygreen, smoky quartz contains trace amounts of lithium and aluminum, which create this stone's telltale "smoky" appearance. This crystal is commonly found in places like Brazil, parts of Africa, Scotland, and the state of Colorado.

Like many of the other dark-colored crystals out there, smoky quartz is known to be incredibly grounding, which ripples out into a host of other benefits.

Obsidian is a classic crystal for grounding, with black and mahogany varieties being particularly beneficial. Obsidian is a mineraloid made of natural glass, usually found in countries in Central America where there's a lot of volcanic activity, such as Mexico or Guatemala, Leavy explains.

She notes that obsidian can help with getting centered, feeling present, clearing energy, connecting to the earth and our own bodies, and more. It can even be used to remove unwanted energy that's making you feel ungrounded, she adds.

Moss agate is a form of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of silica. It features green minerals within, forming patterns akin to moss, hence its nature-inspired name. This stone is primarily found in India, Brazil, Uruguay, central Europe, and parts of the western U.S. It's also often found as fragmented pieces formed by volcanic rocks.

Given its connection to the earth, moss agate is also known to be an incredible grounding stone. As crystal expert Nisonja McGary previously explained to mindbodygreen, this connection is palpable, rooting you into the earth and potentially even assisting in your gardening efforts.

Shungite is a mineraloid that's been used for centuries, long considered a stone for healing. Northwest Russia is actually where the largest and oldest source of shungite lies, with other deposits reported in Austria, India, Kazakhstan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Author of Crystals for Healing Karen Frazier notes that shungite is extremely grounding and that it's even believed to help shield you from electromagnetic frequencies.

Hematite is an iron-based mineral that's actually chemically the same as common rust, according to Van Doren. It's originally a rusty-red color, gets its distinctive metallic gray sheen when polished, and is found in Brazil, Canada, England, the U.S., Venezuela, and more.

"Hematite's name literally means 'blood stone,' as it comes from the Greek word for blood, haima," Van Doren previously told mindbodygreen, adding that it's long been revered by many cultures for protection.

The birthstone for January also happens to be a great crystal for grounding and connecting to the root chakra. We're talking about none other than garnet, a type of silicate mineral that comes in a variety of colors. In terms of the grounding (and birthstones), however, red is the most sought-after color of garnet.

As Askinosie previously told mindbodygreen, this stone has a rich history and can be found all over the world, from Canada to the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the U.S., and more.

Red jasper is a variety of quartz and is in the chalcedony mineral class. Jasper can come in many colors, though red jasper, in particular, can have high levels of iron, resulting in the color red—and making it excellent for grounding. Along with being found in parts of the U.S., red jasper is also mined in Russia, India, Madagascar, Brazil, and all around Western Europe.

According to Askinosie, red jasper is aligned with the root chakra "because it helps you to get grounded and start on a very stable foundation so that you can move forward."

Tiger's-eye is a variety of quartz characterized by its distinct brown and orange color, as well as its stripy pattern. As Askinosie previously told mindbodygreen, it can be found today in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, the U.S., and more.

She notes that tiger's-eye helps you get centered and calm, regardless of the obstacles ahead. "Its motivating energy fills you with the power and confidence you need to pursue even the most challenging paths," she says.

Malachite is a mineral of copper carbonate hydroxide, known for its trademark green color. As Leavy explains, malachite is primarily found today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as Russia and Namibia.

"It's an excellent stone for helping you connect with nature; that vibrant green just reminds us of lush jungles and plants and Mother Nature," Leavy says.

Onyx is mostly made of calcite (similar to limestone), and is a type of the silicate mineral chalcedony. It can be found all over the world, including parts of the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, China, Greece, India, and more.

Black onyx is the stone of strength and perseverance and endurance, according to crystal expert Satya Scainetti. "This stone can be particularly helpful for [people] who are transitioning into a new life chapter, and they can charge it with the intention to stay steady in the face of inevitable challenges and hiccups," she previously wrote for mindbodygreen.

We often think of green jade when we think about this crystal, but don't forget about black jade when you need some grounding. There are two types of stones that are called black jade: nephrite and jadeite.

Also sometimes called black jadeite, this rare mineral is primarily found in Myanmar and Guatemala. Black nephrite, or nephrite jade, is the more common variety of black jade and can be found on the West Coast of the U.S.

Last but not least, we have bloodstone, also known as "heliotrope." It's a cryptocrystalline mixture of quartz that occurs as jasper or chalcedony. Bloodstone is typically a dark green color, with telltale red inclusions of hematite that look like spots of blood, making this stone very aptly named.

As Leavy previously told mindbodygreen, bloodstone has an incredibly rich history, believed to be a stone of healing, protection, divination, and more, by ancient cultures.

Whether you do a chakra meditation, take a chakra bath, or any of your other favorite chakra rituals, simply incorporating any of these crystals into the ritual will help amplify the effects. The root chakra is all about our sense of groundedness and stability, and even holding some obsidian or onyx in your hand while you meditate can help you feel more rooted.