Coral ~ Moonga
Coral is a calcareous, skeleton-like deposit of the
coral polyp- a tiny invertebrate that dwells in quiet
waters and is found at depths ranging from 20 to
1,000 feet. The color of coral depends on the depth
at which it is found - below 160 feet its color is
light. The best-colored corals are found between
depths of 100 and 160 feet. It is found in many
shades of red and pink. The color usually ranges
from white to pink to vermilion red and deep
scarlet. Corals of yellow ocher, cream, chocolate
and black color are also available. A good coral
that is related to the planet Mars and
recommended by astrologers, gem therapists and
jewelers is a deep red coral, which resembles wellripened
bimb fruit or an unripe cherry.
Following are the general properties of Gemstone
Planet : Mars
Cosmic Color : Yellow
Sign : Aries, Scorpio
Element : Earth
Time : Sunrise
Day : Tuesday
Metal : Yellow Gold and Copper
Signs of well-placed Gemstone
• Courage, charisma, leadership
• Mechanical and technical jobs
• Rapid advancement and success
• Great energy and motivation
• Physical strength, forcefulness
• Acquiring properties
• Ambition
The gemstone helps to prevent the following diseases :
• Eruptions of the face and body
• General diseases of the blood, muscular system, bone marrow
• Cuts, burns, bruises
Qualities
• Round or oval shape.
• Large, with proportionate thickness
• Heavier than average corals of its size.
• Shininess and the quality of emitting honey-like, lovely and delicate splendor.
• Smooth
• Free of dents, holes, or perforations
• Deep red color.
• Regular shape and even surface
Flaws
• A coral uneven in thickness increases suffering
• A coral having holes, according to the shastras, is harmful for the health of the one who
wears it.
• A coral having a crack on the surface or the body brings injuries from sharp-edged
weapons.
• A coral having black spots brings accidents and is sometimes fatal.
• A coral that is very light in weight brings misfortune.
• A coral with dents increases suffering and is bad for martial relationships.
• A coral that is broken or has a cutting mark is harmful to peace, prosperity, and
progeny.
• A coral having white spots worsens disease and destroys mental peace.
• A coral similar to the color of lacquer (dark brown) gives fear of weapons and thieves.
• A coral having many shades in one piece destroys comfort, wealth, and peace of mind.
• A coral having perforations gives pain in the body and migraine.
Identity
• 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 restored.
• If real coral is placed in a 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.
• A synthetic coral has higher specific gravity than a real coral and it is heavier in weight.
• An imitation coral turns a piece of turmeric root red when rubbed against it.
• An imitation coral produces a distinct sound when rubbed, which resembles the sound
of glass being rubbed.
• An imitation coral shows granules in its texture when examined under a magnifying
glass.
• If a coral is dropped in blood, blood will thicken around it.