The white coral gemstone is unique among all types of gems. Strictly speaking, it is not a mineral stone in the real sense. It is organic and found deep in oceans in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Because of its origination in the oceans, it is considered the most ancient gemstones.
The natural corals are generally white, but it is found that they exist in other colors as well, such as natural red and orangish-red. Because of its polyp-like structures, it is not very hard and brittle.
Corals are found in the tropical regions of the Mediterranean Sea and in the Pacific sea off Japan and Taiwan. The countries where it is found are India, Japan, China, Italy, and Tunisia.
According to Vedic Astrology wearing white coral manifests equilibrium between mental and physical energies of the wearer. Coral stone also elevates the confidence and determination in an individual. The early Egyptians used the coral stone to ward off evil from their tombstone.
Coral has no substitute. The energies emitted by coral gemstone is from the planet Mars. The energies fill the individual with seraphic thoughts and banishing depression. The coral is considered as one of the five sacred gems of the Tibetans and American Indians.