Coral Properties and other information

Hardness -                            Coral has a hardness of 3.5-4

Specific Gravity -                   2.6 - 2.7

Countries Coral is Found -   Coral is found in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, Algeria and USA.
 

Birthstone Months -            Birthstone for the month of October

Anniversary Months -         Coral is the anniversary month stone for the 35th year of marriage.

Star Stone Months -            Coral is the star stone of Taurus.

Care and Treatment -          Coral is very fragile and hence sharp blows should be avoided. Always store corals in different boxes. Avoid large temperature changes. Never use ultrasonic cleaner to clean Coral jewelry. Use moist soft cloth to clean Coral jewelry. Never expose Corals to hard chemicals such as perfumes, hair spray etc, as they are porous and gets easily reacted with these chemicals.

Guide for Shopping -           Corals are widely used as rings, necklaces and pendants. Coral is given as gift to children in many countries. Corals are found to be beautiful in rings, and necklaces. Natural coral can be identified by its distinctive wood grain texture.
 

Healing Powers -                Coral is related to the circulation of blood to the heart. Coral cures difficulties in lungs and digestion. It can cure madness and give wisdom. Coral is used to build harmony while in demoralized feeling and works to diminish nutritional deficiencies, lethargy and depression.

Coral is worn to stop bleeding by the talisman. It is said that Coral will change its color if the wearer is not well. Ancient Romans used Coral chains to protect their children from harm. They also used pulverized coral with wine as a curative tonic.

Coral Rings, Earrings, and Jewelry

Coral History

There are various legends associated with corals, some say that the word coral is derived from 'koraillon' which means calcareous skeleton of coral animal. Another source is that the word came from 'kura-halos' meaning mermaid as the branches of the coral reef resembled the shape of people. Some other suggest that the word came from Hebrew, 'goral' which is the name of the stone used to case an oracle.

From prehistoric period Coral is been used as jewelry. One of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures is coral and has a religious history too. Coral is calcium carbonate with color ranging from white to red. The Coral gets its natural color from carotene. Coral is formed from calcareous skeletal remains of tiny coral polyps created in marine life, grows in underwater trees with color ranging from white to red. The most valuable colors are red, black and pink and is also known as angel skin coral. Corals are used to making various types of jewelry. Before Corals are used for jewelry, they are subjected to various types of treatments such as chemical, tumbling, heating, sawing and polishing.

Corals are available in varied colors the famous ones being Black Coral, Blue Coral, Golden Coral, Pink Coral and Red Coral. Black Coral is very rare and Red Coral is highly valued.

Some of the myths about Coral is that it is said to calm the sea and protects from lightening and hurricanes. Italian men used Coral jewelry as an engagement gift.

How to Buy a Coral

Coral is available in various shades of red, pink and others. Corals exhibit distinctive features. The color and size of the coral jewelry judges the price. Coral jewelry is available in the form of brooches, rings, pendants, chains, and as belt buckles, pillboxes etc . Coral jewelry also has the significance of religious jewelry in India and China.

Coral earrings and  pendants are largely used by many. Usually white gold and gold are used to make Coral jewelry.

It is better to compare the price of the stone with other jewelry shop and retailers for the same quality of Coral. Basic information of the crystal will help you in buying good crystal.

Care

Coral is generally fragile and brittle. Coral require special care to maintain its natural properties. Corals should never be immersed in water for long time as they are porous and holds water within. So make sure not to use more water if you are wearing a coral bracelet or rings. The water inside the coral may remove the luster of the stone. Chemicals also react with corals such as hair sprays, perfumes etc. Corals are easily susceptible to scratches so its better to store corals separately in soft cloth pouches. Never use soap or detergents to clean coral jewelry. while buying jewelry cleaners also make sure they are coral friendly. Use soft damp cloth to clean coral jewelry.

Colors of Coral: - Coral are available in various shades such as gold, black, blue, white and shades of red such as brown, pink, blood red etc.