It is a small, round shape, normally white, that forms around a grain of sand inside the shell of a sea creature, especially an oyster. Pearls are very valuable gem and are used to make ornaments and to strong the planet moon.
Pearl formation – Natural pearls formation occurs due to accidental conditions when a parasite enters a bivalve mollusk and makes his home inside the shell. The mollusk, irritated by the intruder, forms a pearl sac of external mantle tissue cells and secretes the calcium carbonate and conchiolin to cover the irritant. This process is repeated many times, thus producing a pearl.
Scientific name – Calcium carbonate, CaCO3
Chemical composition – Carbonate mineral, Protein
Cleavage – None
Fracture – Uneven
Hardness – 2.5-4.5 (Mohs scale)
Specific gravity – 2.60-2.85
Refractive index – Common Pearl-1.52-1.66, Black Pearl-1.53-1.69
Clarity – The best quality pearl, usually flawless. Its surface will have a very high luster, and at least 95% of the surface will be free from any type of defect.
Color – white, pink, silver, cream, brown, green, blue, black, yellow, orange, gold, purple
Best origin – It is found in the Gulf of Kutch, which is coast of Gujarat and in the Gulf of Mannar, which is the coast of Tamil Nadu. In the Gulf of Mannar the natural pearls were the famous ‘Lingah’ pearls. Previously natural pearls were found in many parts of the world. Present day natural pearling is confined mostly to seas off Bahrain. Australia also has one of the world’s last remaining fleets of pearl diving ships. Natural pearls are still found in the Australian Indian Ocean waters from wild oysters. X-ray examination is required to positively verify natural pearls found today.
Shape – Pearls found in eight basic shapes: round, semi-round, button, drop, pear, oval, baroque, circled and double bouldered in all over the world. Perfectly round pearls are the rarest and most valuable shape. Natural pearls will often show larger cavities where organic matter has dried out and decomposed.
Planet – It represents the planet Moon.
Zodiac sign – If you belong to Aries, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces then you can wear the pearl. But consultation is must before wearing any gemstone; it can be worn by rest ascendant too for that you can consult from our astrologer.
Value of Pearl – Fine quality natural pearls are very rare gems. Their values are determined similarly to those of other precious gems, according to size, shape, color, quality of surface, orient and luster.
What is Pearl?
It is a small, round shape, normally white, that forms around a grain of sand inside the shell of a sea creature, especially an oyster. Pearls are very valuable gem and are used to make ornaments and to strong the planet moon.
What are Pearls made of?
It is made of Calcium carbonate, CaCO3.
Where do Pearls come from?
Best quality of Pearls comes from Basra. It is also found in the Gulf of Kutch, which is the coast of Gujarat and in the Gulf of Mannar, which is the coast of Tamil Nadu. In the Gulf of Mannar the natural pearls produced by this oyster were the famous ‘Lingah’ pearls. Previously natural pearls were found in many parts of the world. Present day natural pearling is confined mostly to seas off Bahrain. Australia also has one of the world’s last remaining fleets of pearl diving ships. Natural pearls are still found in the Australian Indian Ocean waters from wild oysters. X-ray examination is required to positively verify natural pearls found today.
Why Pearl should be worn?
Pearl is highly recommended for getting relief from the evil influence of the planet Moon. It also increases mental power of the students.
How to wear Pearl?
According to astrology for good astrological effects, one should wear pearl (Moti) in small finger of right hand on Monday morning between 5 am to 7 am in shukla puksha days. Pearl ring should always wear in silver metal.
You should dip the silver pearl ring in Ganga’s water then in unboiled milk. Then the ring should be worshiped with flowers and incense stick. Before wearing you need to chant Mantra Om Som Samay Namah 108 times for getting desirable result. You should put the ring on the feet of God and pray then wear it.
Weight | Minimum 3 carat |
Colour | white but sometimes in pale, pink or even in black color |
Metal | Silver is only recommended |
Finger | Small finger of Right hand |
Day & Time | Monday, Morning |
Mantra and chanting times | Om Som Samay Namah 108 times (108 Times) |
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What is the minimum weight required?
The ideal weight of the Pearl should not be less than 3 carats in its weight.
How much does a Pearl cost?
On an Average, 5+ carat Pearl (Moti) is being sold regularly in rupees 2-3000/- full pc. But it starts from 100/- per carat and medium range starts from 500/- per carat. Further its price totally depends on its quality, weight, size, shape and color.
Which is the similar gem-stone of Pearl?
Both pearl and moonstone are considered similar of identical gemstone. But a real Pearl gives more powerful result than moonstone. certificate of gems.
How can I buy original Pearl?
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What is the Mode of Payment?
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