Red coral is the Jyotish gem related to Mars, which is the planet of ambition, motivation and desire. It rules physical strength, forcefulness, energy and passion. Wearing a red coral of at least 2 carats is said to remove obstacles, avert warfare, purify the blood and cure boils. It will make the wearer courageous yet prudent. Red coral can be substituted with carnelian of at least 5 carats.

Gemological properties

Chemical composition: CaCO3 (primarily mineral calcite)
Color: Flesh pink, pale to deep rose red, salmon pink, red to dark ox-blood red (this one being the most rare and priced)
Hardness: 3.5 - 4.0
Density: 2.6 - 2.7
Refractive index: 2.417
Occurrence: Throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea areas, Spain, Morocco, Malaysia, Japan. The most important center for the fishing and manufacturing of the finest red coral is Torre Del Greco (Italy).

Astrological Properties

Planet: Venus
Cosmic Color: Yellow
Number: 9
Chakra: 7th, Muladhara
Sign: Aries & Scorpio
Element: Earth
Day: Tuesday
Time: Sunrise

Sanskrit Names

Munga (Red Coral)
Bhauma-ratna (Gem of Mars)
Vidruma (The coral tree)
Abdhijantu (Being of the ocean)

Prevention of Diseases

Eruptions of the face and body
Cuts, burns, bruises
General diseases of the blood, muscular system, bone marrow