Raatna shastra the mystery hidden in gemstones

Raatna Shastra: The Mystery hidden in Gemstones
Vedic astrologyor Jyotish is the “Science of Light”,an ancientastrological discipline thatoriginated more than
5,000 years ago during the Pre-Vedic civilization of ancientIndia.The “Rishis”,a Sanskritword meaning “seers”
or high priests ofthe Vedas, cognized through transcendental visions,the connection between the celestial
bodies ofour solar system and the human body.
The motion of the planets and their positions in relation to each other, acts upon us throughoutour lifetime,just
as the lunar phases push and pull the oceans and the seas.
According to the Vedic science of astrology,the planets and all the stars in our universe representcertain
energies,and,in fact, do emitmagnetic and electric fields.Vedic astrologyheld that each planetgives out its
own, cosmic color,generating a particular energyand influence that propagates throughoutthe cosmos.The
transmission ofthese colored rays through space,accompanied bythe energy-giving properties of heat,
magnetism and electricity,have an influence on the life of every living creature.
“Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande”
“We, as microcosm,are justa reflection of the outer macrocosm.”
The location of the various planets during a person’s birth,can be mapped scientificallythrough an astrological
horoscope.
According to it, certain planets will be well positioned,some will be unfavorable and some will give mixed results.
Every person’s life is therefore,the resultof this cosmic design,this planetaryarrangementseen in the sky at the
time of our birth, which originated and resulted by activities and actions during our previous lives.
Vedic astrologyopines thatkarma is not eternal and can be changed.There are several ways to balance or
enhance our planetary karma.Its methods include meditation (the greatestbalancing method),physical postures
(yoga), medicine (ayurveda),wearing of gemstones,color therapy,mantras,prayers,rituals,herbs,food, etc.
Vedic astrologydeals with seven visible planets and two invisible ones:the SUN,MOON, MARS, MERCURY,
JUPITER, VENUS, and SATURN, along with the two lunar nodes,RAHU (ascending lunar node) and KETU
(descending lunar node).These nodes are the two intersecting points ofthe solar and lunar planes as seen from
the earth.
Nine astrological gemstones are associated with these planets.Associated with the Sun is the RUBY, with the
Moon is the PEARL, with Mars is the RED CORAL, with Mercury the EMERALD, with Jupiter is the YELLOW
SAPPHIRE, with Venus is the DIAMOND, with Saturn the BLUE SAPPHIRE, with Rahu the HESSONITE

GARNET, and with Ketu is the CAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYL. Associated with the nine planets are also the days
of the week, different parts of the human body and different metals.
However,todays science has found there is a enoughfscientific truth behind PlanetaryGemology.
GEMOLOGY: THE MYSTERY HIDDEN IN STONES
Our great sages and polymaths perfected the art and the science ofastrologyin ancienttimes.As such astrology
has witnessed continuous developmentand proliferated into manybranches and divisions, all of which are equal
in importance.Gemmologyor the scientific and ethnic study of gemstones is an importantand integral partof
applied astrology.It is so popular among the Indian public that no one is certain as to when it had actually come
into practice.Use of precious gems and stones has been an ancientpractice in India.Some people believe that it
is one or two thousand years old science while others maintain thatscience and artof gemmologyoriginated
aboutfive or ten thousand years ago. Scriptural evidences however show thatconcept of gemmologyis as old as
the creation itself.A very famous hymn says:
SASHANKH CHAKRAM SAKIRIT KUNDALAM, SAPEET VASTRAM SARASI RUNEKSHANAM ||
SAHAR VAKSH STHAL KAUSTUBHASHRIYAM, NAMAMI VISHNUM SIRASA CHATURBHUJAM ||
Apart from many kinds of weapons,Lord Vishnu bears Kaustubha Mani (a gem named Kaustubh) on his chest.
This gem is mostdear to Him.This hymn shows thateven before the whole universe came into being,Lord
Vishnu did have an existence and the gem Kaustubh also existed along with Him.
During medieval period also,various scholars shed lighton the science ofgemmology.They authored many
great scriptures as well.Acharya Varahmihir was the mostprominentofthose great scholars.A scripture Vrihat
Samhita written by Varahmihir still has a wide recognition among the gemologists.It has a whole chapter,
Ratnadhyay devoted to the comprehensive description ofthe gemstones.Among Puranas,Agnipurana contains
exhaustive description aboutgemmology.
In modern era also,countless scholars are continuouslyworking with dedication in the field of gemmology.
Thanks to their efforts that the science ofgemmologyis scaling new heights.
In the presentdiscussion,we shall try to find out:
1) What are gems?
2) Is wearing a stone mere superstition or it really bears fruit?
3) What is the chemical composition ofthe gemstones?
4) In what circumstances should the gemstones be worn?
5) In which circumstances should the gemstones notbe worn?
6) Which person should wear which stone?
7) Which person should notwear which stone?
8) How did the gemstones originate as per the religious scriptures ofIndia?
9) Stones of which planets can be worn together?
10) Do the gemstones have medicinal use also? Whatis the gemopathy?
11) What are the 6 jewels and how did they originate?
12) How can the gems and jewels be classified?
13) What is the total number ofthe gemstones and whatare their names?
Let us first try to understand whata gem is.We are all familiar with the adjective us e of the words gem,jewel etc.
Any dear one or prominentone is addressed as a ‘gem’ or ‘jewel’ in colloquial terms.Similarlyanything that is
rare in qualities,availabilityor virtues is also referred to as a gem or jewel.But literally, a gem is someth ing that
has been dug out from earth or deep sea and has many rare but miraculous qualities.A gem is unique and often
rare because ofits specific composition.Itmay differ in effects, colour,tinge and hues.Similarly,prices of the
same stone,mayalso vary with slightdifference in appearance.
All the gems and jewels however have one thing in common i.e.their hue. A jewel has a distincthue that
differentiates itfrom the restof the commonlyavailable materials.Our learned sages have described eighty-four
different kinds ofgems and jewels among which nine are mostimportant.Because ofit, titles like Navratna (nine
mostprecious gems) came into practice.But being superior in designation does notmean thatthe remaining
seventy-five gems are totally worthless or not in common use.They too have their distinctappearance,beauty,
hues and effects and are importantaccordingly.Their uses are also wide and varied such as personal

beautification,adornment,house building,idol construction,exhibition ofwealth and luxury etc. Thus,there are
totally eighty-four gems and jewels ofwhich nine are main (or more popular) and seventy-five are less popular.
Though there are different classes and categories ofthe gems thatdistinguish them from one another, but
gemstones belonging to the same categoryresemble one another to a great extent with slightvariations in hues
and appearance.
Some of the stones have uniform colours like yellow,green,red, blue, violet, black or golden while manyhave a
mixed hue of different colours.Each gem has its own importance.Regardless ofcategory, a gemstone is priced
according to its beauty, brilliance,appearance and purity.Lacking these qualities,a gemstone has no worth in
the eye of a connoisseur.Diamond,sapphire, topaz, emerald and ruby belong to the category of mostprecious
stones.All of them have their distinctchemical composition and are priced accordingly.
Thus now we may say that-
1) Gemstones are harder than ordinarystones.
2) Gemstones are more brighter and smoother than ordinarystones.
3) Distincthue is the main feature of a gemstone.
4) Usually,each gemstone radiates rays similar to its colour.
5) Radiation effect of the gemstones is controlled and affected by the lightand rays of the planets and group of
stars situated in space.
6) Gemstones have both positive and negative capacities.
7) A particular gemstone prescribed for a particular planetreceives the rays from that planetand facilitates them
to enter our body.
ORIGIN OF JEWELS: Experts have a difference of opinion regarding the origin ofjewels.Researchers tell that
many kinds ofjewels are manufactured within the body of living organisms from the various actions and reactions
of their blood,marrow,flesh etc. Some of the jewels are produced in nature through the reactions and
combinations ofdifferentchemical compounds.Still some jewels are obtained from specific vegetation,plants
and rocks.
Like gems,jewels too can be classified into differentcategories according to their appearances, effects and the
compounds presentwithin them.But before going through their physical classification,lets be familiar with the
classification ofjewels as has been mentioned in Indian scriptures.Through the origin of jewels as given in Indian
mythology appears more like fantasies in the presentscientific age,butit may have some degree oftruth.
Besides,itis relevant here to learn aboutthe origin of jewels as described in mythologyfor various reasons.
Hymns and other descriptions ofIndian religious scriptures are more cryptic in nature and need proper
deciphering for who knows whatis hidden in them. Gemmologyis no exception in this context.
According the greatastrologer Varahmihir,jewels are ofthree kinds
1) Jewels ofthe sky or heaven.
2) Jewels ofthe earth.
3) Jewels ofthe nether world.
Thus,in all the three worlds,superior gems are found and the excellent among them are known as jewels.
According to mythology, jewels found in heaven are-
1) Kaustubh Mani.
2) Chinta Mani.
3) Syamantak Mani.
4) Rudra Mani.
1) Kaustubh Mani: It has a deep blue colour like a blue lotus and a radiance equal to the sun.It was obtained
during the churning ofthe sea. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu wears Kaustubh Mani in a garland on
his chest.This is said to be a powerful jewel and bestows fortune,luxuries as well as invincibilityon to its wearer
besides extremelybeautiful and imposing.
2) Chinta Mani: Name ofthis jewel is self-explicit.The wearer is freed from all the worries and fretting.It is white
in colour and has a brillianthue.It gives its wearer all kinds of wealth and comforts.
3) Syamantak Mani: It is a common beliefthatthis jewel adorns the necklace of Lord Surya (the sun god).It is
said to have a brilliantblue hue that instantaneouslyblinds the onlooker.Ifit is taken in darkness,itfills the
ambience with day-like light.There is an interesting tale related to this jewel.

In the Dwapar Yuga, Lord Surya had presented the Syamantak Mani to his devotee Prasanjitas he was plea sed
by his devotion. Prasanjitvisited the court of Lord Krishna wearing the jewel.All the courtiers were amazed by
the brilliance ofthis jewel and said to Prasanjitthathe did not deserve the jewel,so he should presentitto none
other than Lord Krishna.But Prasanjitdid notwant to presentthe jewel to Lord Krishna and stealthilyleft the
court. Later on, Prasanjit’s brother whose having the Mani in his possesion wentto the forests on a hunting
excursion and was killed by a lion. The lion took the jewel with it but was killed by Jambvant, the ursine aid of
Lord Rama.Jambvanttook the jewel to his cave and gave it to his daughter.
Back there in the kingdom,when Prasanjit’s brother did notreturn for many days, suspicious fingers began to
pointat Lord Krishna.So, Lord Krishna setout to search Mani. Following the footmarks ofPrasanjitbrother,the
lion and Jambvant, Lord Krishna reached the den of Jambvantand saw Jambvant’s children playing with the
jewel.As soon as Lord Krishna took the jewel in this possession,Jambvantalso arrived there and a fierce duel
followed between them.At lastJambvant recognized Lord & presented Lord Shri Krishna the Mani with his
daughter Jambvati . Thus recovering the jewel Syamantak, Lord Krishna returned to Dwarka and washed the
blemish.It is believed now that Lord Krishna himselfwears the jewel Syamantak.
Rudra Mani: Nobodywill be unaware of the bounty of Lord Shiva. His costumes as well as ornaments are
strange.He wears only tiger’s skin and formidable black snakes around his shoulder.The gods presented Lord
Shiva with a jewel that came to be known as Rudra Mani. Lord Shiva threadened the jewel among the beads of
His rosary. The jewel has a brilliant,golden hue and three stripes on it. Like Lord Shiva, the jewel Rudra Mani is
also benevolentin virtues.
Thus,according to Hindu mythology, only four jewels come in the category of heavenly jewels.Now,lets
understand something aboutthe jewels thatbelong to the nether world.
Paatal of Hindu mythologyis known by differentnames such as Nagaloka,Rasatala,Bhugarbh loka etc.
According to mythology, it is inhabited notby humans butby great snakes as its name Naga loka shows.While
discussing aboutthe jewels ofthe nether worlds,Nagas are regarded as the inhabitants ofthe Paatal and Vasuki
was their monarch.Some of the prominentand popular jewels ofNaga Loka or are the following- Naga Mani: It is
said that this jewel is presenton the head of a snake.Its lightshows the snake its way even in pitch darkn ess.
When the snake senses some danger,itat once swallows the jewel.Butit is said that all the snakes do not have
this jewel.Only a few, privileged ones have it on their hoods.Naga Mani is said to be extremely rare.
Only nine kinds of snakes are regarded as the wearer of this mysterious jewel called Naga Mani.It is said that
the colour of the jewel exactly matches the colour of the snake and the jewel emits lightofthe same colour.
These nine kinds ofthe snake are:
1) Black snake.
2) Blue snake.
3) Yellow snake.
4) Gray snake.
5) Red snake.
6) White snake.
7) Green snake.
8) Copper-coloured snake.
9) Milky snake.
According to the scriptures all ofthese snakes wear jewels thatexactly match their body colour. It is also a
coincidence thatthe number of planets in the solar system is also nine.The colours ofthese planets more or less
match with the colours ofthese jewels.Thatis why, the practice of wearing a jewel,whose colour exactly
matches with that of the planetcame into being.But these jewels (Naga Manis) are noteasily available.That is
why practice of wearing gems and stones in place ofthe jewels became popular.

Now is the time to take a detailed look at the gems and jewels found on the earth. Though,not innumerable kinds
of gems and jewels are found on earth but according to Puranas and other authentic sources following kinds of
gems and jewels are prominent:-
1) Manikya (Ruby).
2) Moti (Pearl).
3) Mungaa (Coral).
4) Panna (Emerald).
5) Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire).
6) Neelam (Blue Sapphire).
7) Heera (Diamond).
8) Gomed (Hassonite).
9) Lahsumiya (Cat’s eye).
10) Phiroza (Turquoise).
11) Chandrakant(Moon stone).
12) Ghrit Mani.
13) Tail Mani.
14) Bheeshmak.
15) Upalak Mani. (Opal)
16) Sphatic Mani. (Rock Crystal)
17) Paras Mani.
18) Ulook Mani.
19) Larvart. (Lapis Mani)
20) Masar Mani.
21) Ishiv.
Lets first understand the scriptural basis ofclassification ofthe gems and jewels.
According to Vishnu Purana and Shrimad BhagwatMahapurana,Bali,the grandson ofPrahlad was a greatking
of the demons.With a resolution ofdethroning Indra as the king of heaven, Bali organized a hundred
Ashwamedha Yagyas.On the appeal of Indra, Lord Vishnu decided to stop the hundredth Ashwamedha Yagya
of Bali and arrived there in the guise ofVamana (a dwarf Brahmin) and begged him to donate land measuring
three steps.In two steps,Lord measures entire earth and heaven. Since there was notroom then to put the third
step,Bali offered his head for the Lord to put his third step.Thus,Lord Vishnu sentBali direct to the Paatal &
offered him to rule the Whole nether World. With the touch of the Lord’s foot, Bali’s earthy body converted into
Gem stones.
Thus,origin of different gems and jewels is as follows:
Manikya or Ruby: It originated from the Heart of Bali, hence it has red or pink colour
.
Moti or Pearl: It is believed to have originated from the mind or Manas of Raja Bali.
Munga or Laal Mooga or Pavizham or Coral: It is orginated from the Blood of Mahabali
Pushyaraag or Peela Pukhraj or Yellow Sapphire:It originated from the flesh of Bali.
Indraneela or Blue Sapphire:It originated from the eyes of the King Bali.
Vajra or Heera or Diamond:It originated from the pieces ofBali’s brain.
Hassonite or Gomet:This gem originated from the fat of the demon king.
Vaidurya or Lasouniya Cat’s Eye: This jewel originated from the Yagyopavit (sacred thread) of Bali.
Hara Panna or Maradaka Mani or Emreld:It originated from the nervous system ofthe demon king Bali.
Chandrakanth or Moonstone:It originated from the radiance of the eye’s pupils.
Ghrit Mani: This jewel originated from the pieces of the waist.
Tail Mani: Skin of the king Bali formed this jewel.
Bheeshmak:This gem was produced from the head pieces ofBali.
Upalak Mani: phlegm ofBali produced this jewel.
Sphatik Mani (Rock Crystal): This jewel was formed from the sweatof Bali.

Paras Mani: Pieces of Bali’s heartformed Paras Mani.
Ulook Mani: This jewel was formed from the pieces of Bali’s tongue.
Lapis Lazuli:Bali’s hair formed this jewel.
Masar Mani: This jewel was produced from the faeces of Bali.
Ishiv Mani: This jewel is believed to have from the semen ofKing Bali.
Thus in all,eighty four different parts and constituents ofthe demon king MahaBali.Of them,only twenty-one are
described as gems or jewels due to peculiar brilliance theypossess.Ofthese twenty-one gems,only nine are
mostfamous for their radiance & special powers and are hence known as Navaratna.
Thus,there are nine main gems or jewels,twelve common gems and sixty-three ordinary gems which are also
known as sub-gems.
CLASSIFICATION OF GEMS AND JEWELS
Total Main Jewels Common Jewels OrdinaryGems
84 (EIGHTY FOUR) 9 (NINE) 12 (TWELVE) 63 (SIXTY THREE)
This origin of gems as given in the scriptures mayappear notmore than a mere high flightof imagination to the
modern physicists,butno one can refute the logic behind this origin.Even the modern science describes about
the existence of eighty-four different kinds of specific stones in nature.Now their existence is a universal truth
regardless ofhow these stones came into being.The earth is the mine ofall the gems and jewels hence itis also
called as Ratnagarbha (mother ofall the jewels).
CLASSIFICATION OF JEWELS
Gems and jewels are basicallystones butthey are not easilyand universallyavailable as ordinary stones are.
From time immemorial,stones have been affecting our life either directly or indirectly. Building oftemple,idols of
the deity, near the railway tracks and the building ofour own house we see scores ofvaried uses ofstones.This
is a world of stones literally.
There will hardly be a country in the world where stones are notfound. Now even the ordinary stones come in
scores ofvarieties.Some are highly expensive while others are comparativelycheap. But each of them has their
own independentexistence.Notone stone can be given a lower value and that is why every kind of stone has its
own use.
Gemstones are inherentlyexpensive and cannotbe put in menial uses.Almostall of them have some latent
power often called divine power. These gemstones are notuniversallyavailable also.Due to their peculiar
appearance,brilliance and colour,these gemstones draw our attention and temptus to wear or possess them.
Even the experts world over agree regarding the total number of gemstones and recognize eighty-four kinds of
different gemstones.Butonly nine of them are recognized as the main gems,while the restseventy-five gems
come under the sub-gem category.But those seventy-five minor kinds ofgems too have some latentpower.
Often some sub-gems surpasses the main gems in qualities.
In India, nine major types of gems have been used more traditionally.But as the trade and commerce ofour
country increased with others,we gained more knowledge aboutles ser varieties ofgemstones as well.Our
learned experts analyzed them deeplyand discovered manypractical applications ofthese jewels.Thus,the use
of seventy-five lesser kinds ofstones also saw a fare and square increase.Lets firstof all be familiar with the
names ofthese gemstones.
The names ofthese gemstones:
Amber.
Akik(Agate).
Abari.
Amalia.
Alemani.
Udak.
Upal(Opal).
Alexendrite.
Casoti (Touch stone)
Kaharava.

Calaline.
Kataila (Amethyst)
Kurund.
Kakarnili.
Kuduratta.
Khara.
Gomed (Hassonite)
Godanta.
Gauti.
Gudari.
Cheeta (Vyaghraksha or Tiger’s eye)
Chumbak (Magnet)
Jaharmohara (Soap stone)
Jaje Mani.
Jaharat(Dugdh pashan or milk stone)
Jabar jad.
Jharana.
Tori.
Duur.
Tamara (Garnate)
Turvasa.
Turmali (Tourmaline)
Dana firang.
Darchana.
Danvala.
Durrenazaf.
Doposta.
Dhunaila.
Naram.
Neelam (Blue Sapphire)
Panna (Emerald)
Panaghana.
Pitonia.
Panni.
Pukhraj (Yellow Sapphire)
Phiroza (Turquoise)
Phitak.
Beiruj.
Bansi.
Mariam.
Marmar (Marble stone)
Makatanis.
Margaz.
Makari.
Manikya (Ruby)
Musa.
57) Muvenazaf.
Moonga (Coral)
Moti (Pearl)
Mritangar (cinder stone)

Yashab (jade)
Yahood.
Ratartna.
Romani.
Lahsuniya (Cat’s eye)
Lajvard (Lapis Lazuli)
Lalari.
Ludhia.
Shajar.
Sitara.
Sangi.
Saramahi.
Cimac.
Simrak.
Sinduria (carnelian)
Singali.
Sulemani.(onyx)
Sunahala (Citrine)
Sona Makkhi.
Suryaksha.
Cibar.
Havas.
Heera.(Diamond)
Haddek.
Apart from these eighty-four stones,more kinds ofstones have been described:
Paras (Philosopher’s stone).
Thus there are a total of eighty-eightdifferent kinds of gemstones.Of these,existence of Paras (Philosopher’s
stones) has never been found except folklore.
Many experts do not regard magnetas a stone.
Traditionallynone major gems and jewels thatbelong to the category of Navaratna have been given more
importance .
GEMS DESCRIBED IN BRIHAT SANHITA
Great Indian mathematician and astrologer ofthe yore, Varahmihir has written profuselyabout the gemstones in
his famous treatize Vrihatsamhita.
Following is the names ofthe gemstones described in Vrihatsamhita.
Vajramani (Heera) Diamond.
Padma r
Vimalak.
Marakat (Panna) Emerald.
Vaidurya (Lahsunia) Cat’s eye.
Sphatic (Rock Crystal)
Sangandhik.
Indraneel Mani (Neelam) Blue Sapphire.
Rudhir.
Raja Mani.
Gomed (Gomedak) Hassonite.
Pushprag (Pukraj) Yellow Sapphire.
Mukta (Moti) Pearl.
Samyak.

Shankh.
Karkotak.
Pulak.
Shashikant.
Mahaneel.
Jyotiras.
Brahmin Mani.
Praval (Munga) Coral.
Thus,only twenty-two gemstones have been described in Vrihatsamhita.You may ask:Why? It can only be said
aboutit that during the period of Varahmihir only these twenty-two gemstones could have been in fashion.
OPAQUE GEMSTONES
Many elemental impurities thatare presentin the crystal lattice of a gemstone notonlyincreases its densitybut
also makes itopaque to light. Though presence ofthese impurities does notaffectthe utility of the stone.Akik
and Phiroza (turquoise) are the famous example ofopaque gemstones.These two stones are regarded
particularlymiraculous.
TRANSLUCENT GEMSTONES
These fall between the transparentand opaque categories.Many importantgemstones come under the category
of translucentstones.These stones are notas clear as the transparentstones nor as filthyas the opaque ones.
Hence,the translucentgemstones can aptlybe described as dim gemstones.
Regardless ofthe category, gemstones have more importance than the ordinarystones and are hence more in
demand despite their high value. To be valuable a gemstone should fulfill some conditions like smoothness,
better cut, brilliance etc.Apart from these hardness is another condition thata gemstone should complyto be
designated as a jewel.Gemstones are invariablyharder than the ordinary stones.
HARDNESS OF THE GEMSTONES
Composition ofthe chemical compounds,their mixture, relative dens ity,crystal lattice etc. together determine the
hardness ofa gemstone.Since the chemical composition varies from stones to stones hence each and every
gemstone has its unique hardness which commonlydoes notmatch with that of the other. Hardness is the main
property of a gemstone.Diamond is the hardestgemstone.In fact, it is the hardestsubstance in the world.
Besides it,emerald,blue and yellow sapphires and rubyare also hard.Coral is also hard but interestinglyit is not
a true stone.It is in fact a fossil and organic in origin.
Next to hardness itis specific densitythat differentiates one gemstone from another.
SPECIFIC DENSITY OF THE GEMS
Gemstone Sp.Density
TOPAZ 3.53
DIAMOND 3.52
HASSONITE (AGATE) 4.20
SPINEL 2.15
OPAL 2.60
ROCK CRYSTAL 2.65
AQUAMARINE 2.74
TURQUOISE 2.82
MOONSTONE 2.87
PARIDOT 3.40
GAMET 4.07

Apart from brilliance,hardness is the second distinguishing feature ofthe gemstones.Hardness ofone gemstone
differs from that of the other. On the hardness scale,talc represents the softestsubstance while diamond is the
hardestmaterial known to mankind.
Following is a hardness scale to compare the hardness ofgemstones with one another.
Sequence of Hardness Material/Gems
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Spar
5 Apatite
6 Foldspar
7 Rock Crystal
8 Topaz (Yellow)
9 ( Sapphire)
10 Blue Sapphire
Diamond
All the gemstones have some amountoflatentelectricity which can be experienced in different ways. This latent
form of electricity is basicallyof static in nature and an be produced in three differentways:
1) Friction
2) Heat
3) Pressure
1) Electricity produced by friction or Frictional Electricity: When a gemstone is rubbed with a cotton or woolen
cloth, some electric charge is produced in the gem.In some stones the charge is so intense thatit can even burn
the cloth that causes itto appear.Diamond is such a stone thatproduces intense electric charge on rubbing.
Besides diamond,topaz, Shobha Mani, Trinakant Mani etc are some other jewels thatproduce intense electric
charge.
2) Thermal Electricity: Heating a gemstone also produces some electric charge in it. But there is a threshold limit
below which heating does notproduce any charge in the stone.Rock crystal is the prominentgemstone that
produces intense charge upon heating.
3) Piezo Electricity or charge due to pressure:Ifa certain amountofpressure is applied on a crystal, it begins to
act like a battery cell and produces electric charge.With the removal of pressure,the crystal regains its original
state. Rock crystal is again an efficient gemstone to produce electric charge under pressure.
Alexandrite: It is an extremely beautiful gem and like Opal it is also very sensitive to light.It glows like a rainbow
of colours.Hence it is also known as colour changing stone.It is found in Sri Lanka and Africa. Mostly,
Alexandrites with deep indigo colour are available with the jewellers.It is regarded as a potential substitute for
blue sapphire.
Katiala:It belongs to crystal category and is found in deep and light voilet colours.In common parlance and the
jewellers terms itis called as Jamuniya (amethyst).It is used as a substitute for blue sapphire.It is mostlyfound
in Hampshire (England),Germany,Iran, Balkan countries,Madagascar,Mexico and some parts ofIndia. It also
changes its colour when heated in fire.
Kaharava: It is mostlyfound in brown colour. It is opaque like amber.Kaharava is also a fossilized resin ofpine
that has metamorphosed into stone.It may be found in manycolours like yellow, blue,white, red and green.It
has a sweet,camphor-like smell.Due to its property to attract grass,paper etc. when charged,Kaharava is also
known as TrinakantMani or Trinakarsh.It is mostlyfound in Thailand,Romania,Myanmar,Brazil and some parts
of India. Madagascar and Peru are the regions where Kaharava is found aplenty. But it has more medicinal uses
than astrological.
Kasoti (Touch stone):Jewellers use this stone to testthe purity of gold. It is mostlyused in making crockery,
utensils and mortar etc.
Calamine:Some crafty jewellers sell itas a substitute for blue sapphire butin fact it cannotreplace blue sapphire.
It is known as black star and presents a complete rainbow ofcolours in flood light.

Kurund:This stone is found in many colours like violet, brown,blue, white,green, red, black and pink.It is mostly
used to make the grinding stone that the jewellers use to scourge gemstones.It is mostlyfound in Thailand,
lower regions ofRussia,Myanmar,Srilanka,Canada,Australia and India.
Kakarnili:Due to its deep blue colour,many astrologers prescribe itas a substitute for blue sapphire.It is indeed
effective but not as much as blue sapphire.Butthere is no guarantee that you get genuine Kakarnili in the market
because mostjewellers sell synthetic stone instead.Kakarnili is mostlyfound in Kashmir.
Kudaratta: It is black stone that has mote decorative uses than astrological ones.It is cheaper and appears
attractive due to yellow-black spots on it.
Khara: It is an ordinary stone available in black colour.It radiates green light.It is also mostlyused in medicines.
Agate: It belongs to the Navaratna category of the gemstones.It is mostlyused to please the shadow planet
Rahu.It is known as Gomed in Hindi,Gomed Mani, Gomedak,Tapo Mani, Peet Mani, Peet Sphatic in Sanskrit.
In Arabian and Persian it is known as Zargun, Hazarya Mani, Siduri etc. In Marathi it is known as ‘Gomed Mani’.
In colloquial terms,itis called zircon, but it is a misnomer.Even in common English its often referred to as Zircon.
But the correct term for it is Hassonite or Agate.
A transparentAgate is regarded as the best.But it is available in many colours:black,reddish brown,red,orange
and occasionallygreen.Despite being cheap,itis an extremely effective gemstone.Itis found in the Orissa
province of India besides Myanmar,China,Arab, Florida,South Africa and Sri Lanka. BestAgates come from Sri
Lanka.Agate is prescribed by the astrologers for the people to get rid of many kinds of problems.It has profound
effect on the diseases also.Butone should imperativelyget his horoscope scrutinized by an able astrologer.
Moonstone:It is an inexpensive stone.It resembles with the teeth of a cow in appearance.It is prescribed as a
substitute for pearl.It is found in small bits in Myanmar,India, North America and Sri Lanka. It is also found in
Brazil and Switzerland.
Gauri: It is brown or green coloured stone that belongs to Akeek category. Streaks of many colours are present
on it. Hence it is also known as rainbow stone.It gives mental peace besides riches and repute.It can be worn
on any auspicious day.
Tiger’s Eye: It is a yellow stone that closelyresembles the eye of a tiger. It is also known as cat’s eye and proves
speciallybeneficial for the fearful people.
Magnet: This term conjures up a figure of metallic magnet.Buthere we are talking abouta stone and not abouta
metal.The stone does have some magnetic properties and is beneficial in correcting bodilydisorders caused by
wind.It is said that this stone is particularlypresentin huge quantities in certain regions like Bermuda Triangle
and causes Shipwrecks and plane accidents there.
Jaje Mani: The same stone is called as Yaje Mani. It is actually an Akeek with prominentstreaks.Its surface is
commonlybrown,yellow or white, black or brown streaks.It is mostlyfound on the banks ofNarmada and Indus.
It has miraculous virtues.
Jahar Mohara (Soap stone):This yellow coloured stone has green radiance.It is mostlyused to make utensils.It
is a strange kind of stone that destroys the effects of poison.It is found in Tibet, India and Iran.
Jarahat(Milk stone):It is an ordinary stone notcommonlyused for astrological purposes.It is mostlyused in
cosmetics and to make utensils and idols.It has a peculiar smoothness.Many experts do not regard it as a true
gemstone.
Peridot: This parrot-green coloured stone is prescribed as a substitute for emerald.It is found in Norway, Arizona
(USA), Mexico, Myanmar and the island ofSt. John.
Jharana (Fountain):It is a pastel coloured stone notfrequently used for astrological purposes.Water kept in the
utensil made ofJharana doe not stay in it but finds a way out and seeps out.
Thedi: It is also an ordinarystone, black in colour and mostlyused in making utens ils.
Dur: It is a strong,smooth stone mostlyused in utensil making due to its high densityand opaque appearance.
Garnet: It is mostlyused as a substitute for ruby. It is brightred or pink in colour.In Sanskritit is known as ‘Tamra
Mani’.
Tursava: This pink coloured stone is mostlyused in making utensils.
Tourmaline:This semi-stone is available in manycolours,butwhite tourmaline is mostcommon and used as a
substitute for diamond though ithas less densitythan diamond.

Kidney stone:Mostly found in green colour and resembles pistachio.Itis highly beneficial in the diseases of
kidney and urinary bladder.Hence it is known as kidney stone.
Sardonyx: This brown stone appears to have a dual structure.It has white or brown streaks on the surface.
Smoky Quartz: This transparentstone is mostlyavailable in smokycolours besides black,yellow and brown.It is
mostlyfound in Switzerland and North Carolina (USA) and is mostlyused in making idols,toys and goggles.
Spinel Ruby: This stone is mostlyfound in pink colour though shades like green,yellow,orange,blue and violet
are also common.It is used as a substitute for ruby. It is found in Myanmar, Sri Lanka,Thailand,Brazil, USA and
India.
Blue Sapphire:This highly famous stone is composed ofaluminum oxide.It is regarded as the mostrespected as
well as the mostdangerous stone.Its positive as well as negative effects are manifested from within hours to
days. Though found in many countries like USA, Java, Thailand,Australia,Sri Lanka etc. but the sapphire found
in Kashmir province ofIndia is the mostbeautiful and expensive.Sapphire is often compared with notorious anti -
biotic penicillin because ofits accelerated effects. In Sanskritit is known as Neel Mani, Indraneel Mani, in Urdu it
is known as Yakoob, Kabood. Blue Sapphire is one of the Navratna.
Emerald:This green coloured stone is used to please mercury.It is bright, transparentstone with brilliantgreen
colour and is very expensive. The bestgrade of emerald comes from South American countries,Columbia and
Brazil.
Panghat:This translucentstone is found in white, black and green colours.It appears to contain water inside it
and hence looks very attractive. It is mostlyused in making ornaments and toys.
Blood stone:This opaque, green stone has a number of small red dots on it hence its named as blood stone.It is
found in India and Siberian region ofRussia.
Sang-e-panni:This green coloured stone is a potential substitute for emerald.It is available both in transparent
and opaque forms and is used in making utensils also.
Pukhraj (Topaz or Yellow Sapphire):This rare, beautiful and expensive jewel is one of the Navratna. The best
type of topaz has a brilliantyellow colour like the flowers of mustard or amaltas (Cassia fistula) and is
transparent.This stone is worn to please Jupiter.In Sanskrit,topaz is known as Pushparaj,Pushparag,Peet
Mani; in Gujarati it is known as Peeluraj.In Arabic and Persian itis Jard Yakoot and Asper.
Rock Crystal: This white coloured hard,transparentstone is universallyavailable and appears like an ice crystal.
It is used as a substitute for the pearl and the diamond and is worn for an incrementin fortune and knowledge.
Aquamarine:This transparentstone is available in blue and green colours. People who undertake frequent
voyages mostlywear it for good fortune. And indeed aquamarine is believed to enhance fortune.
Baansi:This opaque and softstone has a colour like under-sea vegetation.It is mostlyused in making utensils.
Marble: Hardly anybody will be unaware of this famous stone.White marble is mostlyused in the construction of
buildings and statues.Besides white,marble is available in slaty,green and black colours also.
Marium: This stone also resembles marble closelyand is used in the manufacture ofhousehold items.
Flint stone:This seeminglyordinarystone had sustained human life in primitive era when people used this stone
to make fire. In Sanskritit is known as ‘Agni Paashaan’.Rubbing ofbrown,black or pastel flint stones p roduces
sparks.
Tiger’s Eye: It is a yellow stone that closelyresembles the eye of a tiger. It is also known as cat’s eye and proves
speciallybeneficial for the fearful people.
Magnet: This term conjures up a figure of metallic magnet.Buthere we are talking abouta stone and not abouta
metal.The stone does have some magnetic properties and is beneficial in correcting bodilydisorders caused by
wind.It is said that this stone is particularlypresentin huge quantities in certain regions like Bermuda Triangle
and causes Shipwrecks and plane accidents there.
Jaje Mani: The same stone is called as Yaje Mani. It is actually an Akeek with prominentstreaks.Its surface is
commonlybrown,yellow or white, black or brown streaks.It is mostlyfound on the banks ofNarmada and Indus.
It has miraculous virtues.
(Soap stone):This yellow coloured stone has green radiance.It is mostlyused to make utensils.It is a strange
kind of stone that destroys the effects of poison.It is found in Tibet, India and Iran.
(Milk stone):It is an ordinary stone not commonlyused for astrological purposes.It is mostlyused in cosmetics
and to make utensils and idols.Ithas a peculiar smoothness.Many experts do not regard it as a true gemstone.

Peridot: This parrot-green coloured stone is prescribed as a substitute for emerald.It is found in Norway, Arizona
(USA), Mexico, Myanmar and the island ofSt. John.
(Fountain):It is a pastel coloured stone notfrequently used for astrological purposes.Water kept in the utensil
made of Jharana doe not stay in it but finds a way out and seeps out.
Thedi: It is also an ordinarystone, black in colour and mostlyused in making utensils.
Dur: It is a strong,smooth stone mostlyused in utensil making due to its high densityand opaque appe arance.
Garnet: It is mostlyused as a substitute for ruby. It is brightred or pink in colour.In Sanskritit is known as ‘Tamra
Mani’.
Tursava: This pink coloured stone is mostlyused in making utensils.
Tourmaline:This semi-stone is available in manycolours,butwhite tourmaline is mostcommon and used as a
substitute for diamond though ithas less densitythan diamond.
Kidney stone:Mostly found in green colour and resembles pistachio.Itis highly beneficial in the diseases of
kidney and urinary bladder.Hence it is known as kidney stone.
Sardonyx: This brown stone appears to have a dual structure.It has white or brown streaks on the surface.
Smoky Quartz: This transparentstone is mostlyavailable in smokycolours besides black,yellow and brown.It is
mostlyfound in Switzerland and North Carolina (USA) and is mostlyused in making idols,toys and goggles.
Spinel Ruby: This stone is mostlyfound in pink colour though shades like green,yellow,orange,blue and violet
are also common.It is used as a substitute for ruby. It is found in Myanmar, Sri Lanka,Thailand,Brazil, USA and
India.
Blue Sapphire:This highly famous stone is composed ofaluminum oxide.It is regarded as the mostrespected as
well as the mostdangerous stone.Its positive as well as negative effects are manifested from within hours to
days. Though found in many countries like USA, Java, Thailand,Australia,Sri Lanka etc. but the sapphire found
in Kashmir province ofIndia is the mostbeautiful and expensive.Sapphire is often com pared with notorious anti-
biotic penicillin because ofits accelerated effects. In Sanskritit is known as Neel Mani, Indraneel Mani, in Urdu it
is known as Yakoob, Kabood. Blue Sapphire is one of the Navratna.
Emerald:This green coloured stone is used to please mercury.It is bright, transparentstone with brilliantgreen
colour and is very expensive. The bestgrade of emerald comes from South American countries,Columbia and
Brazil.
Panghat:This translucentstone is found in white, black and green colours.It appears to contain water inside it
and hence looks very attractive. It is mostlyused in making ornaments and toys.
Blood stone:This opaque,green stone has a number of small red dots on it hence its named as blood stone.It is
found in India and Siberian region ofRussia.
Sang-e-panni:This green coloured stone is a potential substitute for emerald.It is available both in transparent
and opaque forms and is used in making utensils also.
Pukhraj (Topaz or Yellow Sapphire):This rare, beautiful and expensive jewel is one of the Navratna. The best
type of topaz has a brilliantyellow colour like the flowers of mustard or amaltas (Cassia fistula) and is
transparent.This stone is worn to please Jupiter.In Sanskrit,topaz is known as Pushparaj,Pushparag,Peet
Mani; in Gujarati it is known as Peeluraj.In Arabic and Persian itis Jard Yakoot and Asper.
Rock Crystal: This white coloured hard,transparentstone is universallyavailable and appears like an ice crystal.
It is used as a substitute for the pearl and the diamond and is worn for an incrementin fortune and knowledge.
Aquamarine:This transparentstone is available in blue and green colours.People who undertake frequent
voyages mostlywear it for good fortune. And indeed aquamarine is believed to enhance fortune.
Baansi:This opaque and softstone has a colour like under-sea vegetation.It is mostlyused in making utensils.
Marble: Hardly anybody will be unaware of this famous stone.White marble is mostlyused in the construction of
buildings and statues.Besides white,marble is available in slaty,green and black colours also.
Marium: This stone also resembles marble closelyand is used in the manufacture ofhousehold items.Flint
stone:This seeminglyordinarystone had sustained human life in primitive era when people used this stone to
make fire. In Sanskritit is known as ‘Agni Paashaan’.Rubbing ofbrown,black or pastel flintstones produces
sparks.
1 This black stone has a structure that resembles the web of a spider.It is mostlyused in manufacturing
purposes.

Margaz: This stone is regarded as a potential substitute for emerald because ofits brightgreen colour. It is also
available in violet, white and black shades.Margaz is found aplenty in Tibet, Greece, Myanmar, Siberia and New
Zealand.
Ruby: This jewel also belongs to Navratna category. This highly expensive and transparentstone is available in
red and pink colours.It is the main stone ofthe sun.Though found in many countries like Thailand,Sri Lanka and
China but the besttype of rubies come from Myanmar. In Sanskritruby is known as Padmaraag and Kuruvind
while in Urdu it is Surkh Yakoot.
This black stone has a structure that resembles the web of a spider.It is mostlyused in manufacturing purposes.
Margaz: This stone is regarded as a potential substitute for emerald because ofits brightgreen colour. It is also
available in violet, white and black shades.Margaz is found aplenty in Tibet, Greece, Myanmar, Siberia and New
Zealand.
Ruby: This jewel also belongs to Navratna category. This highly expensive and transparentstone is available in
red and pink colours.It is the main stone ofthe sun.Though found in many countries like Thailand,Sri Lanka and
China but the besttype of rubies come from Myanmar. In Sanskritruby is known as Padmaraag and Kuruvind
while in Urdu it is Surkh Yakoot.
Jet: This black coloured smooth and shining stone has both astrological as well as construction uses.Often,this
stone is also called as black marble.
Coral:Coral is infact fossilized rocks formed from the sedimentation ofdead tiny organisms named coral.It is
mostlyred in colour though white and pink corals are also common.The besttype of coral comes from Italy. In
Sanskrit.Coral is known as ‘Pravaal’, ‘Vidram’,‘Angaarak Mani’. In Urdu, it is known as ‘Mirjaan’ or ‘Marjaan’.
Pearl: Pearls also have an organic origin counted among stones because oftheir miraculous properties.Now a
days culturing of pearls is a popular business.Pearl is worn to please the moon and correct mental distu rbances
and abdominal diseases.Mostly pearls are in white in colour though shades ofyellow,blue, black and pink are
also common.Excellentpearls come from Basra,a traditional centre of pearl trade in Iraq. In Sanskrit,pearl is
known as Muktak, Muktaa, Mauktik while in Arabian and Urdu it is known as Gauhar.
Mritangaar: It is a solid isotrophe ofcarbon that begins to glow like fire when rubbed or polished and appears like
cinder.
Jasper:This opaque stone is available in red,blue, white,yellow and green colours.It is mostlyfound in
Myanmar, Egypt, Iran, China and North America.
Jew stone:This stone has more medicinal than astrological uses.It is effective in the treatmentof respiratory
disorders,asthama and renal diseases.
Carnelian:This red coloured stone is mostlyused in the treatmentof fevers.
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Cat’s eye: This stone is available in white, brown,black and green colours and appears like the eyes of a cat.
This also belongs to Navratna category and is worn to please the shadow planetKetu. It has distinctstreaks
known as cosmic threads thatappear to move when the stone is seen from differentangles in flood light. In
Sanskritit is known as Vadurya Mani and Vidalaaksh while in Gujarati it is Lassuniyo and in Bangla it is known as
Sutra Mani.
Lapis Lazuli:This blue coloured,transparentstone has brilliantgolden spots on it.In ancienttimes Lapis Lazuli
was regarded as Sapphire.Even today it is used as a potential substitute for the true Sapphire.It is mostlyfound
in Afghanistan,Chile and Siberia.
Spinel:This pink stone is powerful substitute for ruby. Occasionallyit is found in black,green and white shades
also.It is mostlymined in Brazil, Myanmar, India and Australia.
Ludhia:This red coloured opaque stone is universallyavailable and is used in construction purposes mostly.It is
mainlyquarried near Chitrakooton the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Seezari: Being green in colour, this stone is used as a substitute for emerald.
Twinkling stone:Known as Sang-E-Sitara in Persian,this ochre colour stone has a number of twinkling dots.But
you can hardly find a genuine twinkle stone in the marketand as long as it is not genuine it cannotproduce its
effects.
Sangi:This beautiful stone is available in almostall colours.And mostlyfound in the rivers of Himalayas.It is
mostlyused to make decorative items and utensils.

Sargahi:Naturally this stone is found in triangular shape and white and brown colours carried mostlyin the
Persian Gulf.
Simac:This white spotted and dull stone is mostlyused in making mortars and tumblers.
Singli:This opaque stone is available in red and pink colours and regarded as a substitute for ruby. Mostly
quarried in Mysore region of Karnataka.
Vermilion stone:Though ordinaryin appearance this stone has tremendous astrological importance.It is mostly
available in pink colour.
Citrine:This transparent,lime coloured stone is regarded as a substitute for topaz. Often known as golden
quartz, this stone sometimes appears more beautiful than true topaz.
Gold fly: This white coloured stone has a tinge of red and is used more as medicine than for pleasing the planets.
Sun stone:This strange stone is available in orange,red and yellow colours and appears like a cinder.In
Sanskritit is known as Angar Mani in Persian as Sand-e-atash.Itis mostlyfound in Norway and Siberia.
Cibar:This opaque stone belongs to the jewel category. Available in green, this stone has almond -coloured
streaks.
Hawas:This ordinarystone is available in golden colours.
Halan Larza: This pink stone has strange brilliance.When moved in flood-lightwaves appear to rise in this stone.
Diamond:Hardlyanybody will be unaware of this famous jewel.This brilliant,attractive and transparentstone has
white, blue and reddish hues.It has miraculous.Latentpowers which are both constructive as well as destructive.
It is the hardestsubstance known to man.It is a precious stone very dear to Venus.
Philosopher’s stone:Real existence ofthis stone is i except in folklore.Hence, describing its physical properties
is very difficult job.It is a common beliefthatany metal can be turned into gold by a mere touch of philosopher’s
stone.
Since the beginning ofcivilization, gemstones have always been thoughtto possess metaphysica l powers.All the
main ancientcultures,Vedic Aryan, Egyptian, Mayan, and Greek, had used these colorful and shinypebbles for
ritualistic,sacramental and healing purposes.The idea of using gemstones as solelyitem ofadornmentand
wealth was a later development;yet, even this shiftof perception,had originallyan occult reason behind it.
Gems seems to have a special power,a transcendental qualitythat go beyond their colorful mirror,the thoughtof
far away lands and mysterious places.
In ancientIndia, a number of Sanskrittexts on gems have been written.
Of a purely scientific,gemological knowledge are works like “Ratnapariksa” (literally‘Gemology’),and “Mani -
Mala”. More specifically,the “Graha-Gocara Jyautisha”, the “Garuda Purana”,the “Brhat Samhita”,the “Agni
Purana” are the texts dealing with planetary gemology.
As we already know,according to Vedic astrology,nine main gemstones are associated with nine planets.
Associated with the sun is the RUBY, with the moon is the PEARL, with mars is the RED CORAL, with mercury is
the EMERALD, with Jupiter is the YELLOW SAPPHIRE, with Venus is the DIAMOND, with Saturn is the BLUE
SAPPHIRE, with Rahu is the HESSONITE GARNET, and with Ketu is the CAT’S EYE CHRYSOBERYL.
It is clearly stated in manypassages ofthe differentVedic texts that “inward luster,transparency,illumination with
rays, sparkle,free from impurities and good formation ofthe shape are the characteristics ofgood gems” (Agni
Purana,246.13-14).
“Gems are not good if they are sandy, cracked within, scratched,stained,ifthey are lusterless,rough,dull or
mixed with mineral substances even though they may have all the characteristic features oftheir family” (Garuda
Purana,70.18).
“Since a jewel (gem) endowed with good characteristics ensure good luck,prosperityand success to kings,and
one with bad ones,disaster and misfortune,connoisseurs oughtto examine their fortune depending on jewels
(gems)” (BrhatSamhita,80.1-3).
“If anyone wears a gem of many flaws out of ignorance,then grief, anxiety, sickness,death,loss ofwealth and
other evils will tormenthim” (Garuda Purana, 70.19).
A special attention needs to be addressed to the always -included emeralds.References from the Sanskrittexts
claim that emerald inclusions are accepted,as far as the inclusions are notdetracting from the overall
transparencyand beauty of the gem.
“Experts in gems are inclined to say that the following types of emeralds are ofgood potency: Emerald thathas

dark green color or the color of a spring meadow,a soft glow,that is not highly complicated (referring to
inclusions),hewn in differentways and appear to be stuffed with gold dust(still referring to very small inclusions);
emerald thatis endowed with qualities ofshape,even shade all over, sufficientheaviness and shoots diffusion of
lightwhen sun’s rays fall on it” (Garuda Purana,71.12-15)
To summarize,a planetaryJyotish gem should possess an eye flawless clarity,appealing color,good cutting,
and a sweetfeeling or “life” that will undoubtedlybe felt by the person choosing thatparticular gem.As a general
rule, it is advisable thatthe gem be of the finestquality affordable,and…the larger the better.
The use of alternative gemstones is practiced as well,especiallyfor those gems which can be expensive over
two carats sizes,such as diamonds and rubies.It is found, however that the alternative gem has a milder effect
than the correspondentmain gem.
See in the table below the alternative gems,metals,and fingers used to wear rings related to the main gem and
the correspondentplanet.
Planet
Metal
Finger
Main Gem
Alternatives
SUN
Gold
Ring
RUBY
Rhodolite,red tourmaline,red spinel
MOON
Silver
Ring
PEARL
Moonstone
JUPITER
Gold
Index
YELLOW SAPPHIRE
Topaz, Heliodor,citrine
MARS
Gold
Ring
RED CORAL
Carnelian
RAHU
White gold
Middle
HESSONITE
Orange zircon

MERCURY
Gold
Pinkie
EMERALD
Tourmaline,peridot,chrysophrase,jade
VENUS
Gold
Middle
DIAMOND
White sapphire,damburite,white zircon
SATURN
White/yellow Gold
Middle
BLUE SAPPHIRE
Amethyst, blue spinel,iolite
KETU
White Gold
Middle
CAT’S EYE
Opal or tourmaline cat’s eye
GEMOPATHY: TREATMENT OF DISEASES WITH THE HELP OF THE GEMS
Almostall the gems have some kind of medicinal properties.Butthe jewels thatbelong to Navratna category are
famous for their medicinal properties as well besides their divine virtues.
Treatmentof a particular disease with the help of a gemstone is known as Gemopathy.It is very wide subject.
Following is a brief description ofthe medicinal values ofthe jewels thatbelong to the Navratna category.
GEMstones for curing various diseases.
Ruby: Heartdisorders,hallucination,fear,confusion,eye disorders etc.
Pearl: Blood disorders,semetic disorders,mental instability,abdominal diseases.
Coral:Insanity, epilepsy,coma,hallucinations and disorders ofthe brain.
Emerald:Loss ofvoice, insomnia,effects of poison,skin diseases and insomnia.
Yellow Sapphire:Lethargy, heaviness,liver disorders,breast-related diseases.
Diamond:Mouth diseases,impotency,loss ofvoice, semetic disorders etc.
Blue Sapphire Insanity, wind diseases,abdominal disorders,infertility.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE GEMSTONES
Almostall the gems have some kind of medicinal properties.Butthe jewels thatbelong to Navratna category are
famous for their medicinal properties as well besides their divine virtues.
Treatmentof a particular disease with the help of a gemstone is known as Gemopathy.It is very wide subject.
Following is a brief description ofthe medicinal values ofthe jewels thatbelong to the Navratna category.
With the developmentof science,gemstones have been subjected to detailed scientific scrutinyand their
chemical composition has been revealed.Following is a briefdiscussion ofchemical composition ofthe jewels
that belong to Navratna category.
1) Ruby: This is the stone of the sun and hence has a supreme position among the Navrartnas.The sun is the
centre of the solar system.Rubyis an extremely expensive and rare stone.It has a hardnes s of9 and a
refractive index of 1.716 to 1.77 and a specific densityof 4.03. Aluminum oxide (AlO) is the main constituentof
ruby. Pink colour of the ruby is due to the presence ofchromium oxide (CrO).

Ruby is next to diamond onlyin hardness.Sometimes itsurpasses even diamond in beautyand value. All types
of rubies appear similar superficiallybuta deep scrutiny reveals many distinctdifferences among them.These
are as follows-
1) Kuruvind Manikya.
2) Neelgandh Manikya.
3) Padma Manikya.
4) Jamuni Manikya.
5) Saugandhik Manikya.
Pearl: This gem of the moon is at the second position among Navratnas.It is both natural as well as cultured.
Both kinds of pearls impartmental peace in the wearer.Pearl is basicallynot a stone.It has organic origin and
develops inside the sea-shells.
Cultured pearls are produced by artificially inseminating the shells.This method has been perfected in Japan.
Chemically,pearl has calcium carbonate and an organic compound named conchiolin.It has a hardness of3.5 to
4.0 and a specific densityof 2.50 to 2.75. It is opaque and cannotbe burnt. Excellent pearls come from the
Persian gulf.Following are the kinds of pearl-
1) Shankmukta (Conch Pearl)
2) Gajamukta (ElephantPearl)
3) Shukarmukta (Boar Pearl)
4) Sarpamukta (Snake Pearl)
5) Abhramukta (Mica Pearl)
6) Meenmukta (Fish Pearl)
7) Bansamukta (Bamboo Pearl)
As per the qualities pearl has following types-
1) Dhanmukta.
2) Snigdhmukta.
3) Asphutitmukta.
4) Suvritmukta.
5) Sutarmukta.
6) Nirmalmukta.
7) Succhmukta.
8) Sudhamukta.
Coral:Like pearl,Coral also is not a true stone.In fact it is fossilized from a tiny sea creature known as corals.
Coral is worn to please the Mars. Heat and lightof the sun play a major role in the formation of coral. Its specific
densityis 2.65; refractive index 1.486 to 1.66 and hardness is 4.0.Coral reacts with hydrochloric acid to form
froth. When touched by a hot wire coral smells like burning hair.Coral has following types -
1) Brahmin coral.
2) Kshatriya coral.
3) Vaishya coral.
4) Shudra coral.
Emerald:This green coloured stone is also a prominentjewel among the Navratnas.It is worn to please Mercury.
It has a specific densityof about3.0; hardness 8.0 and refractive index of 1.6. Emerald is usuallytransparentin
appearance and is composed ofaluminium and berilium silicate.Some people incorrectlycall it as aquamarine.
Often emerald is more expensive than diamond.As per the appearance,colour,clarity and radiance,emerald
has following types-
1) Brahmin emerald.
2) Kshatriya emerald.
3) Vaishya emerald.
4) Shudra emerald.
Yellow Sapphire (Topaz): This yellow coloured transparentjewel is the main stone ofJupiter.It is extremely
expensive, rare and enchanting gem.Some experts regard yellow sapphire as a crystalline mineral .Chemicallyit
is aluminum fluorosilicate.It has the hardness of8; refractive index 1.63 and specific densityof 3.5 to 3.6.

Diamond:It is regarded as the ‘king of the gems’.This white coloured transparentand radiantstone is worn to
please Venus.Chemically,diamond is a crystalline isotrophe ofcarbon and with a hardness of10,it is the
hardestknown substance on earth.It has a specific densityof 3.15 to 3.55 and a refractive index of 2.5.
Diamond has following types as per the colour-
Brahmin diamond.
Kshatriya diamond.
Vaishya diamond.
Shudra diamond.
Apart from these,on the basis ofclarity, diamond has following types -
1) Polluted diamond.
2) Crow-footdiamond.
3) Dotted diamond.
4) Blemished diamond.
5) Grained diamond.
6) Streaked diamond.
7) Cursed diamond.
There are many evidences in the history that show the profound creative as well as destructive qualities ofthe
diamond.Many diamonds like Kohinoor,Calinen,King Orloffare very famous in human history.
Blue Sapphire:It is the mosttalked aboutgem that belongs to Navratna category. This beautiful attractive and
transparentgem is the main stone ofSaturn and has tremendous powers.Basically,sapphire,topaz and ruby
belong to same class ofstones.A slightvariation in colour differentiates them from one another.Aluminum oxide
is the main constituentofblue sapphire.In hardness,specific densityand refractive index sapphire is similar to
topaz and ruby.
Agate (Hassonite):This stone also belongs to Navratna category and is available in black,light brown and amber
colours.
Cat’s eye: This opaque butmiraculous stone also belongs to Navratna category. It is available in manycolours
like white, sky blue, black and green. Green cat’s eye is the mostexpensive.It is worn to please Ketu.
SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF WEARING GEMSTONES
Questions related to importance ofgemstones and their effects on the well being of the wearers have always
stirred the thoughts ofhuman beings.Does the wearing ofgemstones have any scientific basis or is it mere
superstition?
The answer is simple as that” All the energy presentin the the world comes from one source thatis our Sun
Surya this same energyis found in differentforms mainlydistributed in five elements,nine planets,etc
A specific gemstone absorbs the energyfom the sun as battery and transform the energy to a dif forms of energy
depending on their respective planets .the Metal of the ring or chain acts like electric connection between the
specfic points in the hands or the body.
the part of energy of the respective planets which is needed bythe person is thus regained by the help of the
Gem stone.
Gemmologyis an importantpartof astrologyand it has never been mentioned in it that one, who wants good
fortune, should give up his efforts and come to depend upon the fortune entirely. In fact, both fate and action are
two sides ofthe same coin and have their own importance.Neither ofthem is complete alone.Only working
together action and fate can give synergic results.
HOW DO THE GEMSTONES EXERT THEIR EFFECTS?
We have so far clarified that every gemstone has some kind ofmiraculous powers which is often referred to as
divine powers.According to its colour, every gem represents a planetof the matching colour.As for example,
Venus has white colour hence it is represented bydiamond.Red or pink ruby similarlyrepresents the sun and
yellow sapphire represents Jupiter.

Every gemstone has the power to draw energy or beams from its respective planetand channelise itinto the
wearer’s body.This property of a gemstone is helpful in exerting its influence in miraculous ways.
Each gem of the Navratna category represents a planetof the solar system.When we wish to enjoy the
favourable effects of a particular planet, we wear the stone representing thatplaneton our fingers,neck or arm.It
is also importanthere to know that stone of a particular planetmustbe worn on the finger that represents it.In
astrology,every finger is believed to representa particular planetviz. Thumb represents Venus, indexfinger
represents Jupiter,middle finger represents Saturn,ring finger represents the sun and little finger represents
Mercury.
Suppose a particular planetis not strong enough in the horoscope ofa person and a person was hence
suggested to wear the stone that represents thatplanet.The stone draws positive energy from the planetand
channelises itinto the body of the wearer.The planet,since then, begins to bestow its good effect on the person
who then climbs the ladder ofsuccess quickly,reaps greatbenefits and enjoys good food. Now even if the
person doesn’tmake fervent efforts, the luck still gives him strong support.
Effects of the stones can be compared with the way modern medicine employs to remove the deficiency of
vitamins in body. As for example green vegetables are prescribed to remove the deficiency of vitamin A and iron
and basking is suggested to correctthe disturbances in the level of vitamin D. Similarlystones are suggested to
remove the deficiencies in the influence of particular planet.
People blinded by the dazzles of modernitydo not reject the prescription ofmodern medicine.In fact they cannot
do so.Thus,they have no moral right to reject the science thathad helped since millenia,millions ofpeople to
live a healthy life and reap good fortune
There are many more reasons behind the gemstones being effective to channelise the influence ofa particular
planet.
Each of the nine planets represents manyfields ofactivity, things and human conditions
Let us see now which planetgoverns which of the fields-
ZODIAC SIGN LORD FIELDS CONTROLLED BY LORD PLANET
LEO LORD Righteye, nervous system,heart diseases,Medicines,prestige,technology.
Cancer Moon Mind, water, cough, arts,silver, romance,`Water-borne diseases,feminity,left eye.
Aries/Scorpio Mars Blood,blood disorders,firework,army,land,credit, anger,copper, bile.
Gemini/Virgo Mercury Neuterity, singing,mathematics,Accounts,share market,brokerage,Bronze,disorders
related to voice.
Sagittarius/Pisces Jupiter Son,spirituality,gold, politics,studyof Vedas, teaching,writing,jaundice.
Taurus/Libra Venus Cotton,luxury, silver/platinum,poetry,Acting, dancing,venereal diseases and Physical
strength.
Capricorn/Aquarius Iron, indifferences,pettiness,technology,wind-borne diseases,service,forgery.
Rahu Gambling,smuggling,Arabian countries,Drinking ofwine,abdominal diseases,Anal disorders.
Ketu Skin diseases,mica,ghosts,poltergeists,impracticality.
The specific studies on this matter has shown thatthe cosmic color spectrums emanated bythe different planets,
are very similar to the color spectrums ofthe correspondentgems.
The cosmic energyof the planetis reflected on the human body through the gem and creates an effect by
absorption and reflection ofthe rays and vibrations.
The gem acts as a filter and produces good or evil effect, depending on the need of the body.
Like the crystals used in radio technology are the fundamental constituents oftransmitting,receiving and
transforming invisible energyinto sound,thus the crystalline structure of gemstones attractand condense the
cosmic,planetaryenergies thatrain from sky to earth and transform them for use by the human physiology.
By keeping the proper gemstones in touch with the body, profound and significantchanges can take place
overtime.
To conclude,now more than any other period in history, where the knowledge and technologyof natural
gemstones has reached a peak,a divine science is again made available to anyone to fulfill mankind’s d ream of
life free from problems and negativity. Natural,very effective and magnificentgemstones thatdemand no will
power or effort whatsoever,are available now to transform our lives radically.

SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF WEARING GEMSTONES
IN WHICH CIRCUMSTANCES GEMSTONE SHOULD NOT BE WORN
When your astrologer forbids you from wearing a stone,you should follow his advice by all means.Secondly,if
you are not having full faith in the gems and their powers,you should notgo for them.This pointis more
psychological than astrological.We are all aware of the positive and negative thoughts and their consequences.
Any of these two types of thoughts,when developed beyond a certain limit,comes to dominate the life of a
person.If a person has more negative thoughts,his whole outlook for life becomes highlypessimistic.Such a
condition is recognised as a mental disorder described as ‘inferioritycomplex’.Similarly,if your whole thinking
aboutthe gemstones and their influence is negative and still you decide to wear the gemstone,the probabilityis
that it will manifestmore negative influences than positive.It is therefore highlyimperative to cultivate positive
attitude for the gemstones before deciding to wear one.
DWIJW, TIRTHE, MANTRE, AUSHADHE, BHESHAJE GURAU | YADRISHI BHAWANA YASYA TADRISHI
PHALAM LABHET ||
That means,pilgrimage,Brahmin,mantra,gemstones,medicines and teacher give the same resultas one has
feelings aboutthem.
No matter how beautiful and attractive it mightappear.Besides,ifa particular gemstone is speciallyforbidden for
you, you should notwear it in any circumstance because such a gemstone mayprove lethal for you. This fact
particularlyapplies to diamond and blue sapphire.These two stones are particularlynotorious for ruini ng the life
of even a person ofkingly status.
DIFFERENT BASIS OF WEARING GEMSTONE
Three questions are naturallylinked with everything we do : Why? When? And How? These questions also arise
in the case of gemstones.We have already discussed aboutthe firsttwo questions.Letus now consider the third
question How? How should a gemstone be worn?
There is no single basis for wearing a gemstone.According to their experience and knowledge,experts express
different opinions regarding wearing ofstones.In different communities,there are different religious reasons for
wearing the stones.Our learned sages and savants have proposed differentprovisions to wear a particular
gemstone.Many of these provisions are universallyaccepted and there is no difference of opinion aboutthem.
Astrologers and experts from ancient as well as modern ages seem to have similar opinions aboutthese
provisions.
WEARING OF A STONE AS PER THE ASCENDANT HOUSE
Deep scrutiny of your horoscope mayreveal more than one reason why you should wear a gemstone.Butthe
mostimportantand fool-proofreason is the position ofascendanthouse in your horoscope and position ofits
ruling planet.If the ruling planetof the ascendanthouse is in a weak position,the whole horoscope can be safel y
designated as weak.In such a horoscope,other planets too cannotshow their full influence no matter how
powerful they are.
The mostimportantlogic behind this provision is that,the ascendanthouse is the mostimportantfactor in one’s
horoscope.It actually represents the soul ofthe person in question.Its position is akin to that of heart. If the heart
is weak, the whole body suffers from manykinds of ailments and other parts appear quite helpless.
If the ascendanthouse is weak in a horoscope,wearing ofgemstones are related to planets other than the ruler
of the ascendanthouse proves fruitless.All the experts therefore unanimouslyopine in favour of a strong
ascendanthouse even ifreaping of benefits from other well placed planets is desirable.Almostall the astrologers
therefore suggestto wear the stone that is related to the ruling planetof the ascendanthouse.Letus see now
which gem is related to which of the ascendanthouses.In a horoscope,there are twelve houses thatrepresent
all the twelve zodiac signs.In the horoscope given here,fifth house is ascendant.It represents the zodiac sign
Leo. In other words,in the given horoscope,Leo is the ascendanthouse.Sun is the lord of this house.We have
already discussed thatruby is the stone for the Sun. Hence,the person who has Leo as his ascendanthouse in
his horoscope mustwear ruby.
Similarly,people with ascendanthouse Aries should wear coral,those with ascendanthouse Taurus should wear
diamond,those with Gemini mustwear emerald,those with Cancer mustwear pearl,those with Leo should wear
ruby, those with Virgo should wear emerald,those with Libra mustwear diamond,those with Scorpio mustwear

coral, those with Sagittarius mustwear topaz, those with Capricorn and Aquarius mustwear blue sapphire and
people with ascendanthouse Pisces mustwear topaz.
Ascendanthouse Aries:Mars is the ruling planetof this house.It will be beneficial for the people with Aries as the
ascendanthouse to wear coral but such people mayalso wear ruby, pearl or topaz and reap rich benefits.Such
people mayalso go for the following combinations ofthe gemstones:coral,pearl and ruby; coral, ruby and topaz
or coral, topaz and pearl.These combinations prove extremely beneficial for such people.
Ascendanthouse Taurus:Venus is the ruling planetof this house.It will be beneficial for the people with Taurus
as their ascendanthouse to wear diamond.Butsuch people mayalso wear blue sapphire for Saturn and emerald
for Mercury. They may also go for the various combinations ofthese gemstones.
Ascendanthouse Gemini:Mercury is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people who have Gemini as the
ascendanthouse mustwear emerald.They may also wear diamond or both of the gems together.
Ascendanthouse Cancer:Moon is the lord of this house.Hence the people with Cancer as the ascendanthouse
mustwear pearl.They may also wear coral. In the opinion ofsome experts,such people mayalso wear ruby and
topaz.
Ascendanthouse Leo:Sun is the lord of this house.Hence,the people with Leo as the ascendanthouse must
wear ruby. Besides it,they may also wear coral, pearl and topaz as well either alone or in combination.However,
among these stones,coral will yield highestbenefitwhile pearl and topaz may exert somewhatweaker influence.
Ascendanthouse Virgo: Mercury is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Virgo as ascendant
house mustwear emerald.Some experts however believe that such people mayalso be benefited from pearl.
Ascendanthouse Libra:Venus is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Libra as the ascendant
house mustwear diamond.Apart from it, they may also wear and reap benefits from blue sapphire and emerald.
Ascendanthouse Scorpio:Mars is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Scorpio as the
ascendanthouse mustwear coral.They may also wear ruby, pearl and topaz.
Ascendanthouse Sagittarius:Jupiter is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Sagittarius as the
ascendanthouse mustwear topaz. They may also wear ruby because the position ofsun in their horoscope is
usuallystrong.
Ascendanthouse Capricorn:Saturn is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Capricorn as the
ascendanthouse mustwear blue sapphire.Theymay also wear diamond and pearl,ifthe position ofmoon is
strong in their horoscope.
Ascendanthouse Aquarius:Saturn is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Aquarius as the
ascendanthouse mustwear blue sapphire.Theymay also wear diamond.
Ascendanthouse Pisces:Jupiter is the ruling planetof this house.Hence the people with Pisces as the
ascendanthouse mustwear topaz. They may also wear pearl.Some experts suggestthatsuch people mayalso
wear ruby and emerald butthe beneficial influence ofthese two gems is doubtful.
WHICH STONE IS FORBIDDEN FOR WHICH ASCENDANT HOUSE
People with a particular zodiac sign as ascendanthouse in their horoscope maywear differentgemstones in
combination,similarlythere is a complete listofgemstones thatare forbidden for the people with a particular
ascendanthouse.Wearing of such stones maylead to relegation and the wearer may have to suffer serious
losses instead ofreaping rich benefits.
Aries: People with ascendanthouse Aries should notwear diamond and emerald.Many experts forbid even blue
sapphire for these people.But they believe that if the position ofSaturn is strong in horoscope,such people can
safely wear blue sapphire.
Taurus:Due to mutual hostilitybetween Venus,lord of Taurus,and Jupiter, topaz is forbidden for people with
Taurus as the ascendanthouse.Some experts even forbid coral and ruby for such people.
1 Gemini:People with Gemini as the ascendanthouse mustnotwear coral, pearl,ruby and topaz. Som e experts
forbid even blue sapphire for such people butallow it in combination with emerald.
Cancer:People with Cancer as the ascendanthouse mustnotwear emerald,diamond and blue sapphire.
Leo: Diamond,blue sapphire and pearl are strictlyforbidden for the people with Leo as the ascendanthouse.
Virgo: Coral,ruby and blue sapphire is forbidden for such people.
Libra:Wearing of ruby, coral and topaz may prove harmful for the people with Libra as the ascendanthouse.
They may wear pearl only when suggested bysome expertastrologer to channelise the influence ofmoon.

Scorpio:People with Scorpio as the ascendanthouse mustnotwear diamond,blue sapphire and emerald.
Sagittarius:Diamond,blue sapphire,pearl and emerald prove extremely harmful for the people with Sagittarius
as the ascendanthouse.Capricorn:Wearing ruby, pearl and topaz may prove to be torturous for the people with
Capricorn as the ascendanthouse.Coral however proves beneficial.Aquarius:Ruby, pearl,coral, emerald and
topaz are particularly harmful for the people with Aquarius as the ascendanthouse.Pisces:Ruby,emerald,
diamond and blue sapphire are forbidden for the people with Pisces as the ascendanthouse.
RITUALS OF WEARING GEMSTONES
Ruby: This is a gemstone ofthe Sun. Hence it should be worn on Sunday. The time before 8 a.m. in the morning
on any Sunday during the brighter phase is the mostauspicious momentfor wearing ruby. At this moment,ruby
mustbe given a bath in Panchamritor raw milk.Thereafter wash it with holy water. Now put it before the Sun
yantra or the idol of your tutelary deity in the place of your worship.Carry out usual worship rituals and recite the
hymn of Sun 7,000 or 108 times.Then with full faith and devotion, wear the ruby-containing ring on the ring finger
of your right hand.Ruby is especiallybeneficial ifworn in gold.Ruby remains effective for up to 4 years from the
day of wearing it.
HYMNS OF THE SUN
1) OM HRAM HREEM HRAUM SURYAY NAMAH |
2) OM SURYAY NAMAH |
3) OM JAPAKUSUMASANKASHAM KASHPEYAM MAHADYUTIM TAMOARI SARV PAPADHNAM
PRANATOASMI DIVAKARAM |
If a learned Brahmin carries outthe whole ritual and he is given proper donations,the effect of the gem increases
manifold due to the blessings ofthe Brahmin.
Pearl: Pearl is the gem for the Moon. Hence it should be worn on Monday. Full moon nighton any Monday is the
mostauspicious dayto wear pearl.Alternatively, Monday falling during brighter phase ofthe moon is also
auspicious.Before wearing the pearl,give it a bath in Panchamrit(Milk, curd, ghee,sugar and honey) or raw
milk.Then wash itwith holy water and put it before the Moon yantra. In the absence ofMoon yantra, place it
before the idol of tutelary God in your place of worship.Offer then unbroken rice,sandal paste,incense sticks
etc. and carry out usual worship rituals.Recite the hymn of Moon 11,000 times.If it is not possible,recite it 108
times.Then with full faith and devotion, wear pearl on the ring finger of your righthand. Pearl should be worn in
silver for maximum benefits.Pearl remains effective for a period of 4 years from the day of wearing it.
HYMNS OF THE MOON
1) OM SHRAM SHREEM SHRAUM SAH CHANDRAMASE NAMAH|
2) OM CHANDRAY NAMAH|
3) OM DADHISHANKHTUSHARABHAM KSHEERODARNAN SAMBAHVAM NAMAMI SHASHIM SOMAM
SHABHOMUNKUT BHUSHANAM |
Coral:This is the stone of Mars. Hence it should be worn on Tuesday.Select any Tuesdayin the darker phase of
the month.Time of 11 a.m. is the mostauspicious momentfor sanctifying this stone.First of all, wash it in
‘Panchamrit’ or raw milk and put it before Mangal Yantra or the idol of your tutelary deity or in the place of
worship in your house.Now carry on as usual rituals ofworship.Ifpossible recite the hymn of Mars ten thousand
times.If it is not possible,recite it one hundred and eighttimes.Then with devotional feelings,wear coral in the
ring finger of your righthand.
If it is Mrigshira,Chitra, Dhanishta Nakshatras during thatmoment,wearing ofcoral gives speciallybeneficial
results.Coral should be worn in copper or gold ring.It can also be worn in silver. Wearing of it in an alloy of all
these three metals gives quick results.Coral remains effective for three years.
The hymns for Mars are as follows:
1) OM KRAM KREEM KRAUM BHAUMAYA NAMAH
2) OM BHUMISUTAY NAMAH
3) OM MANGALAAYBHAUMAYA NAMAH

Emerald:It is the stone of Mercury. Hence it is worn on Wednesday.It should be worn in gold or silver but
wearing of it in bronze or an alloy of two metals gives quick results.Ifit is worn during Ashlesha,Jyeshtha or
Revati Nakshatras on Wednesdayafter proper worship atabout 11 a.m., it proves speciallybeneficial.Emerald
should be worn on the little finger of the right hand.
First of all give the emerald-bearing ring a bath in Panchamritor raw milk and wash it with the holy water of the
Ganges.Put it then before yantra or picture of Mercury or before the idol of deity at the place of worship.Worship
the ring then properly.
Then recite the hymn of Mercury four thousand times or one hundred and eighttimes and ultimatelywear the
stone.Emerald remains effective for three years.
HYMNS OF MERCURY
1) OM BRAAM BREEM BRAUM SAH BUDDHAI NAMAH
2) OM HVAM HLEEM BUM GREHANAATH BUDDHAI NAMAH
3) OM BUDDHAI NAMAH
Topaz: Topaz is the stone of Jupiter. Hence it should be worn on Thursday. On any Thursday at about11 a.m.
give a topaz-bearing ring a bath in Panchamritor in raw milk and wash it in holy water of the Ganges.Put the ring
then in the place of your worship and carry out usual worship rituals.Then pray Brihaspati and Lord Vishnu and
wear the ring on the index finger of your right hand.Under some circumstances,itcan be worn on the ring finger
also.Topaz mustnecessarilybe worn in gold.If you cannotafford gold, you can opt for silver as well.If it is
Pushya Nakshatra on Thursday, it will be extremely auspicious conjugation for wearing Topaz. Topaz remains
effective for more than four years.
HYMNS OF JUPITER (BRIHASPATI)
1) OM GRAM GREEM GRAUM SAH GURUVE NAMAH
2) OM AEM SHRI BRIHASPATYE NAMAH
3) OM BRIHASPATEYGURUVE NAMAH
Diamond:Diamond is the main stone from Navratna category. It’s a stone of Venus. Hence it is worn on any
Friday. Time of 11 a.m. on any Friday during the darker phase ofthe month is the mostauspicious momentfor
wearing diamond.Firstof all, wash the diamond ring with Panchamritor raw milk,then with holy Ganges water.
Worship the ring properlythereafter and recite the hymn of Venus (Shukra) 16,000 or 108 times.Then praying
and begging pardon for any shortcoming in the rituals wear the ring on the ring or middle finger ofyour right
hand.Diamond is speciallybeneficial in silver ring.It can also be worn in platinum ring butnever in gold or other
metals.Diamond remains effective for aboutseven years. If diamond is worn during Bharani,Purva Phalguni or
Purva Sharh Nakshatra,it gives extremely beneficial results.
HYMNS OF VENUS
1) OM DRAM DREEM DRAUM SAH SHUKRAYA NAMAH
2) OM AEM JUM GEEM SHUKRAYA NAMAH
3) OM BRIGHU PUTRAYA NAMAH
4) OM SHUKRAYA NAMAH
Blue Sapphire:This is the stone of Saturn, hence it should be worn on Saturday. On any Saturday, during the
darker phase at the time of 12 p.m. is the mostauspicious for wearing blue sapphire.Wash the sapphire ring in
Panchamritor raw milk and then in holy water. Put it in the place of worship and carry out worship rituals
properly. Recite the hymn of Saturn 23,000 or 108 times.Then praying and begging pardon for shortcomings
committed,wear it on the middle finger of your righthand. Sapphire can be worn in gold, silver or steel but i t is
especiallybeneficial in an alloy of five metals.
HYMNS OF SATURN
1) OM PRAM PREEM PRAUM SAH SHANAYE NAMAH
2) OM HREEM AEM SHRI SHANAISHCHARAY NAMAH

3) OM NEELAANJANAY NAMAH
4) OM SHANAYE NAMAH
Gomed (Agate): This is the stone of Rahu.In astrology, Rahu is considered similar to Saturn in virtues, hence
Agate is worn on any Saturday. Alternatively, it can also be worn on Wednesdayor Friday. Time of 12 p.m. on
any Saturday during the darker phase is considered as the mostauspicious moment.Wash the ring in
Panchamritor raw milk and then in holy water and worship itproperly. Thereafter, recite the hymn of Rahu
18,000 or 108 times.Praying and begging pardon then for any shortcomings committed,wear the ring on the
middle finger ofyour right hand.Agate is speciallybeneficial in an alloy of five or eightmetals.It can be worn in
silver also.Agate remains effective for about three years. Swati, Shatabhisha or Aardra Nakshatras on Saturdays
or Wednesdays are considered speciallyauspicious for wearing Agate.
HYMNS OF RAHU
1) OM BHRAAM BHREEM BHRAUM SAH RAHAVE NAMAH
2) OM KROM KREEM HUM HUM TUM TANK DHAARINE RAHAVE NAMAH
3) OM MAHA VEERYAY NAMAH
4) OM RAHAVE NAMAH
Cat’s eye: This inexpensive but extremely effective stone is worn to please Ketu.It can be worn on Wednesday,
Friday or Saturday. On any of these days during the darker phase of a month,evening time is the most
auspicious momentfor wearing Cat’s eye. Wash it in Panchamritor raw milk and then in holy water and worship
it properly. Recite the hymn of Ketu 17,000 or 108 times.Then with devotional feelings,wear it on the little finger
of your right hand.Cat’s eye is beneficial only if worn in silver or an alloy of five metals.It remains effective for
aboutthree years. If it is worn during Ashwini Magha or Moola Nakshatra cat’s eye proves especiallybeneficial.
HYMNS OF KETU
1) OM STRAAM STREEM STRAUM SAH KETUVE NAMAH
2) OM HREEM KREEM KROOM KRURRUPINYE KETUVE NAMAH
3) OM RAUDRA DEHAY NAMAHOM KETUVE NAMAH
SOME OTHER CONDITIONS TO WEAR GEMSTONES
1) If the position ofSun is in the ascendanthouse or in the second,third,fourth, seventh, eleventh or twelfth
house,ruby mustbe worn.
2) If the position ofMoon is in the ascendanthouse or in the sixth, eighth,twelfth or in the Scorpio, o ne should
wear pearl. If Moon is positioned with Rahu and Ketu or is retrograde or in setting position one should necessarily
wear pearl.
3) If Mars is positioned with Rahu,Ketu or Saturn in the ascendanthouse or in the third, fourth, seventh,twelfth
house one should wear coral.If it is presentin the sixth, twelfth or eighth house with Moon or Sun, one should
wear coral.
4) If Mercury is in sixth, eighth or twelfth house or in the Pisces with Rahu,Ketu, Saturn and Mars or is seen by
them one should wear emerald.
5) If Jupiter is presentin fifth, sixth, eighth or twelfth house or in Aries, Taurus,Leo,Libra, Capricorn,Aquarius
and Scorpio, one should atonce wear topaz.
6) If Venus is presentin sixth, eighth house or is retrograde,weak, or seen by some sinister planet,one should
wear diamond.
7) If Saturn is presentin fourth, fifth, tenth or twelfth house with Sun or in the Aries or is retrograde or weak, one
should immediatelywear sapphire.
8) If Rahu is presentin the ascendanthouse or in the third, fourth, ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth house or in
Sagittarius seen bySun, one should wear Agate.
9) If Ketu is presentin the ascendanthouse or in the third, fourth, ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth house or in
Sagittarius in conjugation with Mars, Sun, Jupiter or Venus, one should wear cat’s eye.
Apart from these situations,stones ofa particular planetare especiallybeneficial during Mahadasha Antardasha
period of that planet.

ImpotantNote :
1.A gemstone mustbe be worn only after examination of the persons horsecope otherwise not.
2 Special care mustbe taken while wearing the nine stones Navratna stones ofnine planets,
itsis recommended ifu really need as per ur horoscope & confirm that the particular planetis in good position (not
dangerous) then onlywear the gem stone ofthe planet
3.Only Pearl (moti) can be used by all withoutany thinking,its an innocentgemstone,itgives only positive results
4. The weightof the Gem stone doesnotmatter more than its purity in Astrology becaus e the main pupose of
gemstone is to transform energywhich it absorbs from the sun butthe weightof the gemstones is considered
very importantwhile dealing with gemstones in Auyrveda .
mainlyfrom http://www.urday.in & the net & some from personal knowledge collection
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Pushyaraag for Guru , Moti for Chandra ,Vajra for Shukra,
Maradakam for Buddha , Manikya for Surya , Moonga for Mangal ,
Gometfor Rahu , Indra Neela for Shani , Vaidoorya for Ketu
Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter , Pearl for Moon , Diamond for Venus,
Emreld for Mercury , Ruby for Sun ,Red coral for Mars,
Hassonite for Rahu , Blue Saphire for Saturn ,Catseye Stone for Ketu
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