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Red Coral Gemstone Information

Precious coral, or red coral, is the common name given to a genus of marine corals, Corallium. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red or pink-orange skeleton, which is used for making jewelry.Natural Red Coral gemstone or Lal Moonga (Red Moonga), as it is commonly called in India, is a very popularly worn gemstone. The striking Red Coral gemstone is also called Rakta Prabal stone and Pagadam (in Telegu). Moonga in English is called Coral. Unlike other gemstones which are found on Earth crust, this gemstone is found naturally in the dark parts of deep Sea. The Red Moonga gemstone is bushes that are leafless with intermeshed sharp spicules of hard Calcium Carbonate. They are gelatinous marine animals called Polyps, though they appear like colourful underwater plants. Red Corals are organic, natural gemstones which are skeletons of individual Polyps that are deposited together. The Pagadam or Red Coral properties include its characteristic of being tough, durable and its intense Red or Pink colour.
The Red Coral stone is a matte in its natural form but can be polished to a glossy shine and is used widely in making Jewelry. The natural Red Coral gemstone colour ranges from Reddish Pink to Pale Pink to Deep Red and also found in various other colours like Scarlet, Saffron, White, Blue(very rarely), Black. The gemstone measures 3.5 on the Moh scale. The Red Moonga stone benefits include the Astrological benefits and its popular healing properties of physical health and other aspects.
The Red Coral Gemstone is found in the reef’s of Italy which is the oldest origin of this gemstone. Italian Red Coral is considered to be of the best and finest quality. Corals are also now found in the reef’s of China and Japan. This gemstone is also found in Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, France, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and India.

Who Should Wear Red Coral Stone

For people lacking enough courage to face fears and the ability to solve the problem with a concrete solution, may wear this stone.Best for those who face delays in marriages, Red Coral for marriage is recommended.People going through financial debts, natural Red Coral gemstone benefits.

RED CORAL GEMSTONE BENEFITS

Wearing the Red Moonga (Pagadam) gemstone possess remarkable healing benefits:

  • This stone benefits the wearer with the quality of perseverance instils courage and the ability to face and solve troublesome issues.
  • Natural Red Coral Gemstone removes obstacles and gives the impetus and fortitude in the face of adversity.
  • Victory over enemies is ensured when the Rakta Prabal is worn.
  • Laziness and procrastination are things of the past when the Triangle Moonga Ring is worn.
  • Wearing this stone brings stability in one’s life, so for those who wish to get married, it is recommended to wear Red Coral for marriage.
  • Those who desire to have children and for those who are having pregnancy-related problems can wear this gemstone.
  • To overcome financial debts, Italian Red Coral benefits.
  • Red coral Gemstone is believed to prevent abortion, fever, piles, impotency, typhus, smallpox etc.
  • It benefits by healing marital discord and establishing a harmonious relationship between married couples.
  • It is said that wearing the natural Red Coral gemstone gives relief in physical issues related to bones and blood. It may heal Knee problems, arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual problem etc.
  • Children seem to get relief from diseases like rickets. Stomach ache etc., by wearing these beads or malas around their necks.

To Tell If A Red Coral Is Real?

Coral jewels are always splendid and never go out of fashion. The beauty of these jewels, however, often makes them subject to falsification. How to recognize red coral is natural coral or a fake?
Examine the piece of Japanese red coral at high magnification. Real red coral (Original Moonga Stone) has a distinctive visible texture, similar to wood grain, which you can see through a magnifying glass. The most common imitators, such as hard plastic, glass or even bones and shells, do not have this texture.
Milk test: Put the coral in a glass of milk. Real red coral will cause the milk to take on a hint of red or pink. Neither plastic alternatives nor glass will cause this change. Dyed bones or shell can discolor milk. If the milk color does not change, you do not have authentic coral. If she does, you might have authentic coral.
Bubble Test: Look for bubbles or molding lines. Glass facsimiles often have tiny bubbles embedded in the mass, while you can see tiny lines of mold in some of the plastic imitations. Real red coral never has bubbles.
Vinegar Test: Put the piece in a bowl of highly diluted vinegar. Real red coral will make bubbles in the form of calcium carbonate in it in the presence of acidic environment of vinegar. Again, however, the best imitations in dyed or shell bone will do the same thing. If the piece does not create bubbles, it is not real coral.
Look at the combination of tests. Although each test does not exclude all imitators, a piece that passes all tests is very likely to be true red coral.
Lemon Juice Test: Another test is to place one or two drops of nitric acid or lemon juice in an inconspicuous place, like the palm of a certain piece of jewelry. If the coral is real, the spot will make effervescence and form small bubbles on its surface. Also, in the Authentic Coral it is found that it has a uniform color, has a deep natural color, but not a too phosphorescent or too opaque color therefore counterfeiters find it more tedious to imitate it in such a way that it makes it easier to identify its authenticity. Also, inspect the texture of the holes and dents; it should feel soft.
Rubbing Tests: Check the sound produced by touching or rubbing the gem with nails. If the sound of a glass rubbing comes out, the red coral is fake because the fake things are made of glass only.
Turmeric test: Rub raw turmeric on red coral gems. If there is a red mark in the color of turmeric or the change occurs, the coral is fake. If Coral is real, then turmeric color will not change.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR RED CORAL GEMSTONES

Clean natural Red Coral gemstone with a soft polishing cloth and plain water. Rinse with a mild solution of soap and water. Avoid using commercial jewellery cleaner as they can damage the gemstone. Do not soak. Avoid sudden temperature changes.