CORAL / MOONGA

The gemstone related to Mars is Coral and its zodiac signs are the Aries and the Scorpio. 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.

GENERAL PROPERTIES OF CORAL :

Planet : Mars
Cosmic Color Yellow
Sign : Aries, Scorpio
Element : Earth
Time : Sunrise
Day : Tuesday
Metal : Yellow Gold and Copper

FLAWS :

1. There may be a black or white spot in the composition.
2. There may be a crack on the surface on in the body.
3. There may be more than one shades of color in the same piece.
4. There may be a depression, bend or twist on the surface.


IDENTIFICATION :

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.

RITUALS FOR WEARING CORAL :

The weight of the gemstone should not be less than 3 Ratti (360 mg). The Coral weighing 5,7,9,11,13 rattis is more fortune giving.
Coral should be studded in copper or gold ring.
Before wearing the coral ring for the first time, immerse it in raw cow's milk and wash it in the Ganga water.
After touching this ring to the feet of the desired God reciting the mantra wear in the ring finger of the right hand.
Mantra: "Om Bhaum Bhaumaye Namah Om".
One should pray to Mars saying 'O God! Mars we have put on your gem for your grace, kindly save us fully'.
The wearer should donate lentil, gur and money after tying in a red cloth to a Brahmin or priest. Gur should be fed to a red ox.
Day for wearing: Tuesday
Time for wearing: The best time to wear a coral ring is one hour after sunrise or up to 11:00 a.m.

The wearing of a Red Coral (Moonga) makes the native courageous and a conqueror of his enemies. It is believed that the genuine Red Coral warns the wearer of coming ill health by changing its color. The Red Coral prevents from bad dreams and nightmares. It protects the wearer from evil spirits