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Though not a precious stone, it is
taken to be one of the Nevratnas. It is of bright red colour but is available in
lighter shades too. It is also found sometimes in white and yellow colours. It
is not a mineral but is mostly composed of calcium secreted from sea water. This
famous gem is generally found in Mediterranean waters. Other deposits are found
off the coasts of Spain, France, Sardinia, Corsica, Secily and the Coral Sea. Red
Sea and the Persian Gulf offers bright Australian red coral. North - west coasts
of Africa and the seas around Japan also contain it. The richest yields of it
come from Algerian and Tunisian coasts.
Any
Coral to be effective must be :
- round or oval.
- opaque with red pigments of cinnabar.
- should emit a lovely splendour and is smooth
without a hole.
The opaque gemstone is most effective for
radiating powerful emotions through absorption of red radiation from visible
light spectrum. Use of this gem in gold keeps away several diseases,
particularly tropical fevers, chickenpox, jaundice, fistula, impotency and
ailments pertaining to blood. It is also most effective in healing ailments like
anemia, general debility, weakness, lassitude, body pains, allergies,
inflammations, cough and cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. It helps to improve
marital life . Children suffering from malnutrition or slow development may also
improve and become intelligent. Abortion or miscarriage or other prenatal
complications can be prevented, provided the gem is used after three months of
pregnancy. At times, nightmares or threats from spirits or witchcraft can be
warded off. The gem also protects wearers from lightning and thunder and traffic
accidents. Those with birth number 9 would get quick results, as it would
provide them with extra energies, financial stability, reduction of tensions,
easing of litigation, and legal issues. The gem may grant land and property. It
will give strength and willingness to meet challenges and critical situations.
It should be worn on a Tuesday within one hour of sunrise.
Warning : Those who were born on 2, 11,
20, 29, 5, 14, 23, 7, 15, 25, 8, 17 and 26th day of any month should not wear
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