M O O N A S T R A L G E M S T O N E , Pearl

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Orange
Recommended GemStone - Pearl
Alternate Gemstone - Moonstone
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Silver
Herbal Ashes to be used - Butia frandosa
Cosmic Number to be used - Two
Most Auspicious Day - Monday
Most Auspicious Month - February
Hand to be worn on - Left
Affected Element - Water
Affected sense - Taste
Affected Bodily Organ - Tongue
Affected Anatomical System - Blood
Affected Chakra - 6th Swadhistana
Day of Invocation - Monday
Time for Invocation - Evening


The astrological treatise the Jataka Chandrika
assigns Moostone or Pearl to the Moon ( Vimalam Mukthaphalam
Sheethagau). The colour white has been assigned to the Moon.
Moon's day is Monday. Numerologically the number 2 has been
assigned to the Moon.


Gemological Characteristics of Pearl

Species Natural Pearl
Transparency Tranlucent
to Opaque
Color White
Refractive Index 1.530 - 1.686
Specific Gravity 2.7
Crystal System aggregate
Flourescence long wave -
inert to strong

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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Those who cannot afford to buy a Pearl can wear Moon-stone. White
Sapphire is also advised as a substitute by some authorities. The
ring should be worn on the ring finger of the right hand.

But be careful. The Pearl or its substitutes should never be worn
with Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire and Cat's Eye and their sub-
stitutes.

Sloka

Dhadhi Shankha Thusharabham
Ksheerodharnava Sambhavam
Namami Shashinam Somam
Shambhor Makuta Bhooshanam
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