FAQ's Realted to Red Coral Stone:
1. Best Red Coral origin for astrological purpose?
Italian Red Corals and Japanese Red Corals are considered to be the best Red Coral for astrological purposes.
2. What is the substitute of Red Coral?
No substitute, Coral is a sea wood so there is no other substitute for coral.
3. Who can wear Red Coral?
People having Aries or Scorpio Ascendant: As Aries & Scorpio are ruled by the planet Mars, wearing Red Coral will be beneficial for people having these ascendants. One should always go for 1 to 1 Consultation (Accurate Analysis) before wearing a Red Coral. At MyRatna we have a team of highly qualified and experienced Astrologers who you can consult before buying a gemstone. Through Accurate Analysis, you will get to know whether it will suit you or not.
4. Which shape(s) of Red Coral is best?
For astrological benefits, Oval and Triangular-shaped Red Corals are considered to be the best shapes.
5. In which finger should I wear my Red Coral?
Red Coral should be worn on the ring finger of the working hand.
6. How do you identify whether a Red Coral is real or not?
- Red Coral is a sea wood, so we can find a few wood grain lines/pits-like inclusions on the surface which is an indication that the Red Coral is a real one. However, lab tests and consultation with a good certified Gemologist can help in identifying whether this gemstone is real or not.
- There is one Acid test as well which one can perform at home to check the authenticity of the Red Coral (we do not recommend this test).
- Take your red coral and drop one drop of hydrophobic acid on it, if you see strong bubbling, then the Red Coral is real. But this damages the Red Coral, so we do not recommend this test at home.
7. Which planet is associated with Red Coral?
Red Coral is associated with the Planet Mars (mangal).
8. What is the best time to wear Red Coral?
This precious stone should be worn on Tuesday/Saturday between 11:15 AM to 01:15 PM or 03:15 PM to 04:15 PM.
9. Which Red Coral Gemstone Should I Buy?
- Preferably it should be Orangish to red-hued.
- It shouldn’t be chemically treated.
- Buy authentic lab-certified Red Coral only. While buying Red Coral online, make sure to get a lab report stating the origin and treatment (if any) of the gemstone as the gemstone shouldn’t get any treatment, as severe treatments including dying and glass filling alter the basic astrological properties of Red Coral. Especially Taiwan Red Corals are treated (dying) for better color.
- The best place to consider purchasing Red Coral is MyRatna. The best quality and lab-certified gemstones are available here at the best possible prices.
10. Which metal is best suited for Red Coral?
Silver, Yellow Gold, Copper, Ashtadhatu, Gold Cap with Silver and Gold Colette with Silver, compliments Red Coral.
11. Can a Manglik wear Red Coral?
Yes, as Manglik Dosha is related to Mangal (Mars), people suffering from this dosha should wear a Red Coral. It also helps in marital bliss.
12. How many carat-weight Red Coral should I wear?
Ideally, the minimum weight of Red-Coral which should be worn is calculated according to your body weight. (12 kgs of body weight denotes 1 carat).
13. What is the price of a Red Coral Gemstone?
The price range starts from INR 850 to INR 10000 ($10/- to $120/- APP ) per carat depending upon its origin, cut, color, carat weight, mining process, treatment, and astrological benefits.