Pearl is the symbol of purity and innocence and are found in White, Black and with Tinges of Yellow, Blue, Salmon Pink, Red, Brown and Green. Pearl represents the queen in Jyotish and is often called the "queen of the sea". The Hindu book of the Rigveda, also describes how Krishna, the preserver of life, descended into the sea to retrieve a pearl for his daughter on her wedding day.
Qualities
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Round pearls are superior and anybody wearing an unblemished Pearl earns riches. |
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Goddess of wealth – Lakshmi, blesses them |
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They live long and all are sins are said be washed away |
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Pearl with a yellow luster brings wealth |
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A reddish pearl makes one intelligent |
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White Pearl bestows fame |
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Pearl with blue hue is the giver of good fortune |
The finest pearl is that which has no foreign matter in its core. The value of a pearl is most related to the thickness and quality of the nacre.
Gemological Properties
Chemical Composition: CACO3 (aragonite)- about 82-86%; conchiolin- about 10-14%; water- 2%
Color: Lustrous sheen - White, light cream, light rose, light yellow, blue and green overtones on a white body, black and colored pearls.
Hardness 2.5-4.5
Density 2.6-2.78
Astrological-Healing Properties
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Pearl releases cold waves capable of curing diseases arising out of hot rays - heat stroke, high blood pressure, boils and abscesses. It is particularly useful for uterine. |
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The native will have good affluence, good fortune, fame and good memory. |
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Emotions under control and a well balanced emotional life. |
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Pearls give strength to the heart and are often used in Ayurvedic medicine. |
Pearl is the gemstone ruled by Moon. It is a suitable and gainful gemstone for those in whose nativities Moon is lord of an auspicious house or when as lord of an auspicious house is afflicted or not well placed in the birth charts. Since ancient times, the natural pearl has been the most closely associated gem to love and marriage.
