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3.
Identification and Properties of
Hessonite Gemstone
or Gomed
Importance of Gemstones |
Nine most important Gemstones and planets
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Ruby |
Pearl |
Red Coral |
Green Emerald |
Yellow Sapphire |
Diamond |
Blue Sapphire |
Hessonite |
Cat's eye
Hessonite Gemstone-Main Article|
Care, Cleansing and Ritual for wearing
Hessonite Gemstone
Identification of Hessonite gem or Gomed
Tests for Identification of Real Hessonite or Gomed:
• If a
real hessonite is left in cow's urine for twenty-four hours the color of
the urine changes.
• Real
hessonite is devoid of concentric rings of air bubbles.
• Will not
have the following: dullness, roughness, hole or dents, flat, black
spot.
Properties of Hessonite Gemstones or Gomed
Planet:
Rahu
Indian Name:
Gomed
Other Names:
Rahu-ratna, Rahu's gem, Pita rakta mani, Orange gem, Tamo-mani, Rahu's
jewel.
Hessonite's Sign: -
Hessonite's Hardness:
6.5 - 7 on Mohs scale
Element:
Ether
Cosmic Color:
Ultraviolet
Qualities of a Good Hessonite or Gomed:
• Color similar to the clear urine
of a cow
• Transparency
• High specific gravity
• Brilliance
• Uniform color
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