Red Coral

Red Coral gemstones are not ‘stones’ in general terms, they are organic in nature.  Red coral grows from the skeletons of coral polyps, a marine animal no larger than one millimeter. Their skeletons made of calcium carbonate, pile up to form coral. The scientific name of Coral is Corallium. Coral, the word comes from the Greek word ‘korallion’ which means ‘hard skeleton’. Red Coral has been popular in all ancient civilization from East to West, be it Greek, Roman, Egyptian or Indian. During Middle Ages various magical virtues were attributed to Coral. It was used to ward off evil eye, to stop bleeding, to protect from nightmares, to cure eye diseases and facilitate teething in babies and even to calm storms. Red Coral are completely opaque and are found in different shades of red and sometimes pink. The best quality Red Coral gemstones exhibit vivid red color and hue. The quality and price of Red Coral depends upon the color, shape, clarity and origin. The best ones are 100% natural, non-heated, non-treated with no inclusion visible to the naked eye. The best quality Red Corals are from Japan and Italy, Red Corals are also found in US and Taiwan. With hardness of 3.5 on Mohs scale, Red coral is soft and porous in nature. In Western Astrology, Red Coral is the birthstone for natives born in the month of April (Scorpio/Aries). 

In Vedic Astrology, Red Coral is associated with Planet Mars (Mangal Dev). Mars is a warrior God who blesses devotees with confidence, physical and mental strength, victory over adversaries and success in endeavors. Natives with Mangal Dosh in Kundli or a weakly placed Mangal or individuals undergoing Dasha of Mangal Graha are recommended to wear Red Coral. But it is recommended that an individual should get their Kundli studied by a learned astrologer before wearing Red Coral. In Hindi, Coral is known as Moonga. Some Astrologers recommend that a triangular shaped Red Coral should be worn as triangle shape is associated with Mars/Agni. Other benefits of wearing Red Coral gemstone are that it boosts vitality and energy, helps improve overall health, improves relationships and protects from all sought of negativities. Red Coral is often recommended to law enforcement professionals, soldiers, administrators, politicians, athletes and people in leadership roles.  

Benefits of wearing Red Coral Gemstone: 

• Blesses with courage, strength, confidence and vitality 
• Helps overcome hurdles, delays and obstacles in the path of success 
• Improves finances and helps overcome money related issues 
• Protects from all sought of negativities 
• Blesses with support and stability in life
• Relief from malefic effects of Mangal Dosha and Planet Mars