Gabbro or Merlinite
fine stones in pebbles, pendants, rolled stones

Symbols in esoteric traditions

Gabbro takes its name from a village in Tuscany, where it was first identified.
It is associated with all transformations, as it links the exterior and the interior, the material and the spiritual, introspection or anchoring and openness to the world.
Linked to the mysteries of Avalon, Gabbro's role as a bridge between worlds gives it a special place as an energy amplifier in magic rituals. According to this tradition, it can also be worn as a protective talisman.

Its benefits in lithotherapy

Please note: Dendritic Agate, another stone, may also be referred to as Merlinite in some literature.

Gabbro is a stone that symbolizes the union of opposites, the reconciliation of different forces and energies. It is a link between heaven and earth, inviting both anchorage and spiritual openness.

Its anchoring and protective properties will help balance energies, dispelling blockages and strengthening intuition.

This stone is also used to relieve stress, promote mental clarity and encourage spiritual growth. It is often associated with emotional healing and energy purification.

Which stones to combine with to amplify its virtues?

• You can combine it with Labradorite to strengthen intuition.
• or Obsidian for its protective properties
• with black Tourmaline to strengthen anchoring and energetic protection.

Gabbro mineralogy

Making up a large part of the oceanic crust, Gabbro is a basalt, an intrusive igneous rock formed by the slow cooling of magma beneath the earth's surface - which explains its coarser texture than that of other basalts.

It consists mainly of calcium-rich plagioclase and pyroxene, with occasional traces of olivine and hornblende.

Its hardness lies between 6 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale - it's a fairly hard stone, used in construction, jewelry, and as an ornament.