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Composition: Gabbro refers to a large group of dark, coarse-grained, intrusive mafic igneous rocks chemically equivalent to basalt. The rocks are plutonic, formed when molten magma is trapped beneath the Earth’s surface and cools into a crystalline mass. Gabbro often contains valuable amounts of chromium, nickel, cobalt, gold, silver, platinum, and copper sulfides. The vast majority of the Earth’s surface is underlain by gabbro within the oceanic crust, produced by basalt magmatism at mid-ocean ridges. Gabbro is dense, greenish or dark-colored and contains pyroxene, plagioclase, amphibole, and olivine.

Metaphysical Properties: Indigo Gabbro is a high energy stone. Stone of spiritual understanding, expansion of consciousness. It is sadi to carry a star people vibration. Used to raise intuition and clairvoyance. Used to increase energy for healing work. Protective and grounding. It is also used for protection from EMF and to transmute negative energy. Can be used to raise the vibration of other crystals. Empowering, increases mental focus.

Hardness: 6 – 6.5
Corresponding Chakra: Third Eye

From Madagascar.
Metaphysical properties: sense of belonging, to family, friends, and our mother earth. This is a teaching stone. Helps one to engage with others, and resolve issues equitably. Balancing, grounding, helps to release blockages of stagnant energy.

Chemical Composition: Malachite is basic copper carbonate
Hardness: 4

Occurrence: From a deep emerald green to a light green. Our specimens are banded in various shades of green, from Africa. Crystal structure is monoclinic and typically globular or massive, but also occurs as fibrous, tabular, radiated, and bunches. Occassionally it is also botryoidal, producing a sheen similar to that of tigereye. Some specimens may also have a crust of druse on the surface. Malachite may be found in Africa, Germany, and Arizona.

Metaphysical Properties: Stone of balance and transformation. Brings to understanding processes in one’s life and body, assisting in one’s spiritual evolution. Stimulates intuitive power, making one more open to change and advancement. Malachite also represents fidelity, loyalty, practicality, and responsibility. Allows for insight into emotional factors that may be manifesting as physical illness. It is known for protection against radiation and for strengthening immune system. Eases delivery in birthing, and also facilitates the re-birthing process, as it helps one to recognize and clear past negative experiences.

Corresponding Astrological Signs: Scorpio and Capricorn

Chemical Composition: Garnet is a group of aluminum silicates and calcium silicates.
Hardness: 6.5 - 7.5

Metaphysical Properties: Garnet is the stone of health, commitment, devotion, and passion. Stimulates Kundalini, assists in flow of energy.
Corresponding Astrological Signs: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius
Corresponding Chakras: Base and Crown

Composition: Apatite is calcium fluorine-chlorine-hydroxyl phosphate, often with manganese and cerium.
Hardness: 5

Metaphysical Properties: Apatite stimulates intellect, promotes realization. Stimulates development of clairvoyance, telepathy. Apatite Enhances creativity.

Astrological Sign: Gemini

Corresponding Chakras:
Blue Apatite - Throat Chakra
Yellow Apatite - Solar Plexus Chakra.
Apatite also helps remove blockages from all chakras.

Chemical Composition: Silicon Dioxide
Hardness: 7

Occurrence: Smoky Quartz can vary from grey to warm brown, light and clear to an almost “solid” looking black/brown. The coloration is due to natural radiation occurring in its environment. (Quartz crystals are also irradiated in the lab to create the smoke color, but it is not recommended.) Crystals can also be smoky in color from the presence of sodium. Excellent specimens are currently found in Brazil, Switzerland, the Himalayas, and Mexico. In the U.S., fine elestials and sceptors are found in Nevada, and other sites include Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Metaphysical Properties: Dissipates negativity. Balances energies of mind and body. Good for meditation. Protective and grounding stone. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Mitigates depression, is mildly sedative and relaxing.

Corresponding Astrological Signs: Capricorn, Virgo and Sagittarius