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How to maintain corals? Can you oil it?
You don't need oiling to maintain corals. Coral's Mohs hardness ranges from 3.5 to 4.0, which is far less than other jewelry, so coral jewelry is easily scratched by other things: anything with Mohs value over 5 will easily leave scratches on coral.

Therefore, corals and other jewels should be separated and packed with special velvet. Please avoid heavy blows and collisions, so as not to damage the gem; Please avoid contact with chemicals, acids, alkaline liquids and perfumes. Please wipe it with a soft cloth after each use and keep it properly;

Coral consists of inorganic matter and organic matter. Inorganic high magnesium calcite, a small amount of apatite, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, a small amount of water, ferrous oxide and calcium hydroxyphosphate. Organic matter is mainly keratin.

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Red coral culture has a long history in China, as well as in the traditional cultures of India and Indian nations, especially among the indigenous peoples of India and the Tibetan people in China, who even regard red coral as a sustenance to protect and pray for "God bless".

According to historical records, the utilization of red coral by human beings can be traced back to ancient Rome. The ancient Romans believed that coral had the functions of preventing disasters, giving people wisdom, stopping bleeding and driving away heat. Some navigators believe that wearing red coral can prevent lightning and hurricanes, make it calm and have a safe journey!

So the Romans called it "red gold", which cast a mysterious color on the red coral. Coral ornaments have been found in prehistoric tombs in ancient Egypt and Europe. Modern westerners list coral, pearl and amber as three organic gems, which is one of the "March birthstones" in the west.