Pearl Gemstone
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Moon
and Its Gemstone Pearl
Moon is the presiding deity of the element water, and rules over the tides of the sea. The sphere of the Moon is the reservoir of rainwater and thus Moon is the ruler of plants and the vegetable kingdom. Moon represents the mother or female principle, the energy that creates and preserves. The moon is one of the main sub-planets taking light from the sun, it revolves round the earth scattering its shining light.
The colour of Moon is white. Its nature is mucus dominated, tenderhearted, wise and learned. It rules the peace of mind, comfort, general well being and also the fortune of a person. The gem stone related to Moon is Pearl. Pearl is a kind of stone. It is a compound of calcium and oxygen.
Pearl gemstone is regarded a kind of calcium carbonate on the basis of chemical combination.
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Pearl belongs to the 'Moon' and the zodiac sign 'Cancer'.
Pearl gemstone is available in various colours. The rain drops, falling into the mouth of pearl oysters during the 'Swati Nakshatra' solidities them into pearls. But the increasing demand and attraction towards
Pearl gemstones have inspired the scientists to provide us with a large number of cultured pearls. Now-a-days with modern technology, substances similar to rain drops during the 'Swati Nakashtra' are infused into the sea shells which in layer after layer of nacre, cover them with coral substance. These are called cultured
Pearl gemstones. The same shell prepares both real, and cultured pearls. Therefore, there is no difference between their importance.
Pearl gemstone availability in a large number has decreased its price in the market. Thus,
Pearl gem has acquired popularity in the society.
According to Astrology the moon influences human mind very much. The
Pearl gemstone should be worn by those persons who find themselves always in blows.
Pearl gemstones pacifies passions and mental inconsistency and strengthens the heart.
Pearl gems provides royal kindness, blessings from the parents, family pleasure and wealth and increases administrative qualities and imagination power.
Pearl gem removes abdominal diseases, increases intelligence and learning capacity. In medical science
Pearl gemstones various uses are listed. Pearl gemstones benefits those who suffer from diseases pertaining to eyes, throat, heart, urine, hydrosol, cough, scarcity of calcium, disease pertaining to female sex, indigestion, tiredness, general disease and physical weakness. By curing the man,
Pearls brings luster brightness on the human face. If a mother buys a
Pearl gem for her child it is much beneficial for the child.
Identification of Pearl Gemstone
Genuine Pearl should have:
• Moonlike, shining white color
• Perfectly round, globular shape and size
• Compactness, which gives it a high specific gravity
• Lustre, soft glamour, attractiveness, and brilliance of reflection
• Smoothness, which gives an agreeable sensation to the eyes
• Spotlessness and freedom from blemishes (dents, scratches, ridges) and impurities |
Some Flaws of
Pearls:
• Cracks or ridges - wearing of such a pearl is injurious to one's health
• Wavy thin line on the surface -brings misfortune
• Dents - bring loss of wealth
• A mole - like formation on the surface layer - brings sadness and disease |
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Properties
of Pearl Gem
 Planet:
Moon
Indian
Name: Moti
Other
Names: Mukta, Sasi-ratna, Gem of the moon, Taraka, Falling star, Jiva-ratna, Gem of the intellect.
Sign:
Cancer
Hardness:
3.5 - 4 on Mohs scale
Element:
Water
Cosmic
Color: Orange |
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Source
Pearl gemstone is found in Gulf of Manar in Sri Lanka, The Persian Gulf, Bay of Bengal, Mexico, Australia
& Japan.
Care
& Cleaning
Many commercial cleaners contain ammonia, which will cause deterioration. Vinegar will also deteriorate pearls if not rinsed off right away. Never clean pearls in an ultrasonic cleaners which can damage pearls.
A wet soft cloth can be used to clean the pearls slightly.
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