Hessonite / Gomed

A good-quality hessonite, the gemstone of Rahu, is one that reflects a nice honey color. Zircon has a considerable range of colors and is found in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and brown shades. Blue and green hessonite or the white colorless variety of hessonite is not associated with Rahu. A pure and transparent hessonite having a delicate hue, brilliance, lustre, and uniform color neutralizes the evil effects of Rahu, and if Rahu is well posited it gives beneficial results during its major period and sub-periods, removes fear, creates clarity of mind, and helps spiritual growth.




General properties

Planet : Rahu
Cosmic Color : Ultraviolet
Sign : Aquarius
Element : Ether
Time : Sunset
Day : Saturday

Signs of well-placed Gemstone

* Rahu is a spiritually inclined planet. When it is well-placed, the native usually has very strong spiritual tendencies, desire to do goodness to others and detachment to material goals. He is very influential and respected in society.
* Power, fame, political success, money

The gemstone helps to prevent the following diseases :

* Cancer, fears, phobias, undiagnosable illnesses, poisons.

Qualities:

* Tender and smooth feel
* Evenness of surface and waxy adamantine finish
* Attractive shape and size
* Uniform color
* Freedom from layers
* Brilliance
* Color similar to the clear urine of a cow
* Transparency
* High specific gravity