Red Coral Stone
Alfarid Corporation specializes in supplying the finest quality of Red Coral Stone also termed as Organ Pipe Coral.
In Arabic, it is termed as Nashif whereas in local trading terms it is commonly known as Busad and Bekh Marjan. It is classified under cnidarians. This distinctive species belongs to the genus Tubipora musica and is found in shallow waters of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean and tend to live in sheltered areas. This deep red coloured coral stones are very hard in nature, characterized by long, parallel upright polyps supported by a skeleton of rigid organ pipe-like tubes of calcium carbonate. There is a series of polyps on each tube and each tube has eight feather-like tentacles. These tentacles are usually extended during the day, but retract if disturbed. The coral tastes very bitter and saltish.
Significance and Uses:
Red coral stone is used in medicinal preparations for nervous system and dental medicines, particularly in Greece. This medicinal herb is also effective in curing internal bleeding system in women together with regulating their menstrual cycle. The herb is considered as an effective cure for piles/ hemorrhoids diseases and also being tested and studied for various natural curative properties.
Red Coral stone is also used in making jewelry items such as pendants, necklace, rings, cufflinks, buttons and also has its usage in making marble slabs.View Image of Red Coral Stone