Coral Gemstone
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Mars
and Its Gemstone Coral
Mars is the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets. It is also personified as the god of war. It is regarded as a malefic planet in astrology and gives its natives the ability to put their own desires above those of others. It's colour is red and the ruler of the direction - south. On account of its nearness to the earth he is called "Angarak" and the son of the earth. It is the symbol of blood and perseverance in human life. The gemstone related to Mars is
Coral and its zodiac signs are the Aries and the Scorpio.
Corals are found in many colours red, scarlet, saffron, pink to vermilion red and white.
Its temperament is hot. Coral gemstone creates many virtues like courage, perseverance, capability to face and solve circumstances and problems and enables a man to take risks. On account of being the master gem of the Aries and the Scorpio,
coral gem removes obstacles in the way of their fortunes and increases their influences. The men who are either pigeon hearted or defeated by their enemies should wear
Coral gemstones. Coral gemstone is also an ideal gem for a happy marital life. |
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Since ancient times, Coral
gemstone has been given recognition by all astrologers. It is not a mineral.
Coral is kind of organic substance. Coral gemstone is prepared by non-vertebrate sea organism which are called Isis Nobiles. Coral
gem is found in the shape of vine branch at about 600-700 feet deep into the sea. Scientists regard it as a component of calcium carbonate.
Coral gemstones should be worn by soldiers, policemen, electricians, surgeons, players and the workers of ordinance factory.
Coral gemstone is useful for enhancing self-confidence, administrative capability and the power of utilizing the rights in social & political spheres .
Coral gemstone is beneficial in deals involving buying and selling of land and properties.
Coral gemstones prevents abortion, fever, piles, impotency, typhus, smallpox etc. Children can be saved from diseases like rickets and stomach ache, by wearing the coral mala or beads around their necks.
The use of coral oxide with honey makes one strong and with betel leaf, the coral paste cures the man from cough and the heart disease.
Identification of Coral Gemstone
Best Coral should have:
• deep red color
• regular shape and even surface
• round or oval shape
• free of dents, holes, or perforations
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Tests for Identification of a Real Coral:
• If real Coral is placed in glass of cow's milk,
the color of the milk will appear pink or take on a red tinge. Imitation coral will not affect the whiteness of milk.
• If a coral is dropped in blood, blood will thicken around it.
• A true coral changes color according to the physical well-being of the wearer. It fades before the disorder in physical health is noticeable and resumes its original color when physical health is restored. |
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Properties
of Coral Gem
 Planet:
Mars
Indian
Name: Moonga
Other
Names: Arciscuro, Rosso Scuro, Rosso, Munga,
Bhauma-ratna, Gem of Mars, Vidruma, Abdhijantu, Being of the ocean.
Sign:
Aries and Scorpio
Hardness:
4 on Mohs scale
Element:
Earth
Cosmic
Color: Yellow |
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Source
Coral gemstone is found in Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Italy,
France, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and India.
Care
& Cleaning
Due to their organic nature, Coral gems are both soft and porous and should only be wiped clean with moist cloth.
Special to extra special care depending on dye used. Avoid chemicals, cosmetics & ultrasonic cleaners.
Be careful about chemicals in hairspray, cosmetics, or perfume. |
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