Natural White Coral (Safed Moonga) 4.96 Carat (5.45 Ratti) Capsule Cabochon

Natural White Coral (Safed Moonga) – 4.96 Carat (5.45 Ratti)

This Natural White Coral (traditionally known across Vedic traditions as Safed Moonga) weighs exactly 4.96 Carats (5.45 Ratti). Cut and polished into an elegant, high-domed cylindrical capsule cabochon, this Earth-formed organic marine gemstone displays an authentic porcelain-white body tone with subtle natural grain and a gentle, lustrous polish.

Organic Gemological Identity & Physical Constants: White Coral is an organic gemstone secreted by marine coral polyps (Family Coralliidae) composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃ in the form of calcite/aragonite) bound by organic conchiolin protein. Under gemological testing, it displays a spot refractive index of ~1.65 (with characteristic carbonate birefringence blink), a specific gravity of 2.60 to 2.70, and a Mohs hardness of 3.5. Unlike porous artificial imitations or bleached sponge corals, authentic precious coral exhibits fine longitudinal surface striations and a dense, compact structural matrix untouched by chemical dyes or synthetic resins.

Cultural & Traditional Context: In historical Indian traditions and classical Vedic astrology, White Coral is associated with Mars (Mangal) and Venus (Shukra), appreciated for centuries as a calming, cooling traditional alternative (Upratna). Traditional customs suggest mounting White Coral in Sterling Silver (925 Silver), White Gold, or Panchdhatu for Tuesday or Friday morning wear on the ring finger (Anamika) of the working hand.

Please Note: Ratna Gems shares these historical, astrological, and cultural details solely for educational awareness. We sell all gemstones strictly on the basis of verified physical authenticity, organic mineral quality, and accredited laboratory certification, and make no astrological, metaphysical, or curative claims.

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