Mars and Its Gemstone Coral:
      Mars is the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets. It is also personified as the god of war. It is regarded as a malefic planet in astrology and gives its natives the ability to put their own desires above those of others. It's colour is red and the ruler of the direction - south. On account of its nearness to the earth he is called "Angarak" and the son of the earth. It is the symbol of blood and perseverance in human life. The gemstone related to Mars is Coral and its zodiac signs are the Aries and the Scorpio. Corals are found in many colours red, scarlet, saffron, pink to vermilion red and white. Its temperament is hot. Coral gemstone creates many virtues like courage, perseverance, capability to face and solve circumstances and problems and enables a man to take risks. On account of being the master gem of the Aries and the Scorpio, coral gem removes obstacles in the way of their fortunes and increases their influences. The men who are either pigeon hearted or defeated by their enemies should wear Coral gemstones. Coral gemstone is also an ideal gem for a happy marital life. Japanese Corals are considered best in the world.
      It is said that Red Coral increases will power, focus, determination, courage in its wearer. It also helps in curing especially anemia, blood cancer and other blood related diseases. It is normally red in color. Coral ensures worldly comforts, materialistic happiness, fast recovery from diseases indicated by Mars such as fever, cough, bilious complaints, smallpox, chickenpox, headache, loss of vitality,