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Gem #3 of 9

Red Coral

Moonga · Praval / Vidruma
प्रवाल / विद्रुम
Marjan (Arabic)
Ruling Planet
Mangal (Mars)
Beej Mantra (108 times before wearing)
ॐ अं अंगारकाय नमः (108 times)
Om Am Angarakaya Namah
Finger
Ring finger (anamika) of right hand
Metal
Copper (preferred), gold
Weight
6 to 10 ratti (approx 5.4 – 9 carats)
Day
Tuesday

Best time to wear

Tuesday sunrise, Shukla paksha

Who should wear

Mars weak or afflicted. Mangal mahadasha. Aries, Scorpio, Leo, Sagittarius ascendants. Manglik dosha sufferers (esp. for marriage).

Who should NOT wear

Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra ascendants (Mars is functional malefic). People with hot temperament or high BP.

Benefits

  • Boosts courage, confidence, drive, willpower
  • Improves blood circulation, removes anemia, blood disorders
  • Helpful in Mangal dosha (manglik) for marriage delay/conflict
  • Aids in property disputes, court cases, competitive exams
  • Protects from accidents, surgery, blood loss
  • Strengthens immunity and recovery from illness
Side-effects if worn wrong

Anger, irritability, blood pressure spike, skin inflammation, aggression, family conflict.

Color & composition

Color: Deep red, orange-red, oxblood (Italian sardinian red the highest grade)

Mineral: Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) + magnesium carbonate, secreted by Corallium rubrum polyp

Hardness (Mohs): 3 – 4 (soft)

Primary origin: Mediterranean (Italy — Sardinia, Sciacca), Japan, Taiwan

Quality indicators (avoiding fakes)

Uniform red color, no white spots or streaks, no air pockets, no cracks. Real coral fizzes slightly in vinegar (carbonate test).

Price range (approximate, 2025-26 India)

Italian Sardinian (best): ₹2,000 – ₹15,000 per ratti. Japanese: ₹500 – ₹3,000 per ratti. Dyed/plastic: ₹50 – ₹300 (NOT jyotish-grade).

Affordable substitutes

Carnelian (Hakik) — affordable Mars substitute

Trial duration

3 days — Mars works fast; effects show in temperament shifts quickly

Critical cautions

Avoid dyed bamboo coral. Never combine with Pearl unless astrologer recommends (Moon-Mars opposition risk).