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Red Coral, the gem ruled by Mars

Red Coral is ruled by planet Mars. The name pf the Coral is derived from Greek word 'Koraillion' and signify the hard and calcareous skeleton of the coral animal. It is a part of large scale of marine invertebrates characterized by a calcium carbonate or horny skeleton called coral. Corals are divided into two sub classes based on the differences in their radial symmetry of eight tentacle animals each with an internal skeleton or six tentacles. The Red Coral belongs to the eight tentacle sub class. Yellow is the color transmitted by Corals. It is available in red, pink, reddish orange and orange tones. Blood red and pink red corals are considered to be the best. A red coral removes obstacles and averts accidents. In financial matters, it is an asset for the native and makes him debt free. It nullifies Kuja dosha and promotes marriage. It promotes creativity, passion, wisdom and enthusiasm.

Red Coral Characteristics

Species: Coral

Transparency: Translucent

Color: Red, pink, reddish orange and orange

Refractive Index: 1.486-1.658

Birefringence: -

Pleocheroism: -

Crystal system: Aggregate

Optic character: -

Specific gravity: 2.65

Mohs hardness: 3.5-4

Dispersion: 0.038

Flourasense: -

Sources: Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Coasts of Algeria, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Japan, Australia, Tunisia, Taiwan, Spain

Other uparatnas: Carnelian and Blood stone