Moonga Stone, or Red Coral Gemstone, is a bright red-colored organic gemstone. Wearing a moonga has numerous amazing benefits. It comes from marine creatures called coral polyps. It is made up of calcium carbonate. It is considered lucky due to its astrological association with the planet Mars.

Synthetic red coral, Gilson created coral,  glass, plastic, reconstructed shells, stained marble, conch pearls, wood, horn, etc.

Color;

It comes in many different colors: white, pink, orange, red, blue, violet, gold, and black. Red, pink, and white are mainly used as gemstones in jewelry. Red is the most likable. Pink and white are not as popular as red.

Cut;

It is mainly cut into triangular, spherical, cylindrical, and cabochons. Cutters use their branches in gold jewelry for ornamental purposes. Moonga Stone’s Price depends on its cutting as well.

Clarity;

It mainly comes in a dusky shade. One can see the rough markings on the surface. To protect its color, one must avoid exposing it to sunlight for extended periods.

Carat Weight;

Its price depends upon its origin, color, and clarity and goes from Rs. 500 to Rs. 10,000 per carat.

A) Healing Benefits
The most notable of its benefits is the healing one. It protects from several diseases, such as anemia, headaches, and blood disorders. It also cures eye disorders. Soaking coral in a pot of water and washing the eyes with that water improves eyesight.

B) Encourages bravery
Coral communicates courage and fearlessness in a person. Due to this, the wearer can easily face adverse situations and ensure victory over enemies.

C) Spiritual Purpose
It helps to concentrate the attention of the person, due to which the person who wants to move forward on the path of spirituality can connect with the universe.

D) Good luck
Gemstones are most commonly used to brighten your fortune. It is a lucky gemstone due to its association with the planet Mars. Mars symbolises modesty, wealth, wisdom, and happiness. So people wear it to bring good luck into their lives.

E) Other Benefits
It also resolves marital issues. It brings overall stability to life, be it mental or physical. Apart from this, coral jewellery is also very popular in fashion these days.

According to Indian astrology, it is associated with the planet Mars. Wearing it protects you from the evil effects of Mars or Mangal. Mars symbolises the blood, energy, and vitality of human life. People usually call Mars the god of courage. 
It is best for Aries (Mesh Rashi) and Scorpio (Vrishchik Rashi). while Sagittarius, Pisces, and Cancer can wear it too. It is recommended to consult an astrologer before wearing it.

1. 1. Milk Test

   Take a glass of milk and put your Ratna in it. Now carefully observe the colour of the milk after a few minutes; if the colour changes to a slight red or pink, it is real. If the colour of the milk does not change, it will be a fake or an imitation.

   2. Vinegar Test

   Take a bowl of diluted vinegar and place the moonga stone in it. If it starts making bubbles, it’s real because moonga stone is made up of calcium carbonate; when calcium carbonate comes in contact with an acid, it produces bubbles.

   This test, however, is not considered very good because coated fake moonga gemstones can exhibit the same effects.

   One can also perform this test with nitric acid (lemon juice) and look for bubbles or effervescence.

   3. Scratch test

   Try to scratch this stone with your nail and carefully listen to the sound it produces. If it sounds like the scratching sound of glass or plastic, it’s probably a fake one made up of plastic or glass.

   4. Turmeric Test

   Take a piece of raw turmeric and rub it against the stone; if it leaves a red mark on the turmeric, it is a fake or an imitation of a moonga stone, not a real one. Turmeric colour will not change if it’s a natural moonga.

   It is critical for anyone who purchases this to check for this. It might be tough to tell the difference between a fake and a real one at times. The methods and experiments described above will assist you in distinguishing between the real and the imitation.

   5. Magnification

   Wavy, parallel, fiberous structure; tiny cavities (polyp holes)

   6. Chemical test

   React with vigorous effervescence to dilute acid, such as hydrochloric acid.

• Minimum weight: 1/10th of bodyweight
• Color – Vibrant red color
• Metal: A Silver or Gold Ring
• Finger-Ring Finger
• Day & Time: Tuesday morning before sunrise
• Mantra 108 times chanted: Om Mangalaye Namah

The Mediterranean and the Red Sea are its primary producers. Other producers include Australia, India, Italy, and Japan. It is found mainly in regions with tropical and subtropical environments. Italian moonga is the most popular. It is in high demand as it is the finest one.

The chemical composition of moonga stone is calcium carbonate (CaCO3), a small amount of magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), a trace amount of iron oxide, and 1.5% to 4% organic matter. Its hardness is 3.5 on the Mohs scale. The specific gravity (S.G.) ranges between 2.60 and 2.70 for carbonate types and 1.30 and 2.20 for horny types. The refractive index (R.I.) lies between 1.486 and 1.658.