Red Coral or Monga stone is naturally found in hues of pink, red, scarlet, saffron, vermillion red, and white. It is hard at its shell and unblemished in its appearance.Source
Algeria, Corsica, France, India, Italy, Spain, Sardinia, Sicily, and Tunisia are the prominent sources of Red Coral stone. In all of these places, it is found in deep sea at around 600 to 700 feet down.
The Mars Connection and Related Impacts
The astrological planet of Mars rules this gemstone. In the beliefs of Vedic Astrology, Mars has been described as the leader of all the planets. It is also personified in the form of Lord Mars. Mars is associated with the Zodiac Signs of Aries and Scorpio, and it rules the south direction. It also influences the aspects of aggression, courage, energy, dynamism, and initiative. Also, the blood system of the body and its functioning largely depends on the way Mars is placed in one�s horoscope.
With the kind of intrinsic attributes hold by it, it is considered to be a naturally malefic planet. The person under an influence of it becomes egotistical, who always thinks of �me� rather than �we�, no matter what the situation is. All that matter to such people is the fulfillment of their �own� desires and wishes, and nothing more or less than that.
Impact
This gemstone is a source of self-confidence. All those who often setback themselves from doing what they want just out of their lack of confidence on self, can get rid of that limitation with this stone. It also enhances one�s administration skills, provided they are already present somewhere in some way in a person. Those with an active social and political circle are recommended to have this stone, as it bestows them with the factors of significance. One never ends up making any sort of loose deal of land and properties when one have this stone on his side. It has also been approved and accepted as a stone of granting a harmonious and blissful married life to a couple.
Having it also provides solutions for the problems of complexes, irrational fears, and lack of confidence and courage to face tough circumstances, and overcome them.
Healing Properties
Red Coral stone is astrologically believed to be comprised of the healing properties with which it can effectively act as a healing stone for those suffering from cough, fever, impotency, piles, smallpox, typhus and ailments related to heart. If worn by pregnant women, all probabilities of any mishap or abortion get totally eliminated.
Wearing It
Red Coral stone of at least 3 Ratti capped in copper has to be worn in the form of a ring in the ring finger of any hand. The process of wearing initiates with the washing of this stone in holy Ganges water. It is followed with touching of the stone with either idol or image of the desired God in which one believes. Eventually, it has to be worn. While wearing it, one should devotedly chant the Mantra of "Om AnGaaRaKaya Namah�. In the end, one should put in devoted prayers to Lord Mars. This process of wearing it should be performed on the day of Tuesday only, after an hour of the sunrise and before 1100 hours of the day.
Donating black lentil, Gud, and money in a red cloth to some priest or Brahmin, and feeding Gud to red colored Ox is considered to be auspicious.
Important Note
If you tend to put your hands too often in water holding chemicals, then it is recommended to bring this stone off from your hand in order to ensure its longevity. It is important to keep it safe from any sort of flaw (cracks or scratches), as a defective Red Coral might turn the tables to be harmful for its wearer.