This is a Jaivika gem found in sea. Red Coral rocks are built a particular insect found in sea. In some places very long rocks of coral are found. Scientifically, it has been proved that coral is a constituent of calcium carbonate. It looks like a horn. Normally, Coral is found in orange colour. But it is found in different colours also such as red, pink, white, black and smoke. Coral found in orange or red colours are thought to be the best. Coral is found mainly in North Sea of Australia, at the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in south sea of Burma (Myanmar), Algeria, Tunitia and Sardinia. Coral rocks built by the insects are also found at the seashores of Cycille.

Also known as the ‘Garden of the Sea’, Coral or Moonga is formed by the accumulation of polyps’ skeletons. Coral is found in various colors namely red, pink, yellow, scarlet, saffron, white and black. Red is the most sought after variety.

Moonga represents the Zodiac signs Aries and Scorpio. The planet associated with Coral is Mars.

In ancient times, it was believed that Coral prevents ill fortune and when worn as a necklace, it protects one from skin diseases. A dream about coral was interpreted in terms of a recovery from a prolonged illness.