Gems are the wonders of nature. They are very beautiful and have composite structure. Gems are found in various colors and shapes. Astrology calls gems as ‘navaratna’ as they are related to the 9 planets or ‘navagraha’. There are many types of gems throughout the world but Indian astrology has approved 84 types of gems.
The features of Ruby
Ruby is a red-colored gemstone. But ruby can be of pink, blue and black color also. Ruby is the hardest gem of the world, next to diamond only.
A pure ruby scatters its red glow when the first sunray falls on it. To determine finest ruby, dip it in milk for 100 times and it can be seen that the radiance of ruby is emerging from the milk itself. When kept in a dark room ruby blazes like Sun. An interesting fact about ruby is that even if rubbed with a stone its weight remains same.
Benefits of wearing ruby
Ruby is the gemstone of love. Astrologers say that ruby generates liveliness and spark in human nature. It casts away despair and gloominess of character. Ruby is effective in safeguarding a person from evil spirits. Ruby enhances financial stability and assures recognition in the society.
Wearing ruby can also fulfill a native’s desire of a son. According to astrological principles ruby fades or changes its color when inauspiciousness afflicts its native but it gradually gains its color after the bad phase. Ruby is so effective that it lessens the impact of poison and becomes pale when there is a poisonous thing near by.
The features of Coral
Corals are basically red in color. But there are pink, golden and black corals also. This is a very lucky gem stone, especially for females. This auspicious gem generates courage and free spirit in the nature of its natives. Ancient Greeks used to wear coral made ornaments.
Benefits of wearing coral
According to popular beliefs it is very auspicious for females to sport coral on their body. Coral is the embodiment of luck and prosperity. People who dream horrible things and get frightened now and then should bear coral with them. Astrology says that native who has weak Mars must wear coral as it will relieve him or her from many difficulties. It is said that coral too fades or changes its shades when a native suffers from disease and gains its color back when the native is healthy.
The usefulness of coral is found in ancient Buddhist religious texts also. It says that corals are very effective in curing mental illness. Corals are very helpful in developing mental ability of its natives