Precious Gemstone - Red Coral
Due to its tree-like appearance coral was often mis-identified as plants.
Not until 1722 was it known that coral was calcium carbonate secreted by numerous polyps.
Coral Have An extremely slow growth rate , It is the only gemstone int he world that cannot be reproduced in the laboratory.
Corals are very sensitive to its environment. They can breed only in water temperatures between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius.
It is estimated that 1 centimeter’s growth will take approximately 10 years to achieve.
The scarcity of natural corals, together with the cost of labor to harvest, cut, shape, polish and design all add to the value of the coral.
Precious Coral V.S Coral Reef Or In Other Words Red Corals are they Legal???
So - Yes RED CORAL IS ABSOLUTELY LEGAL!!!!
Corals are divided into two distinctive categories: coral reefs , and precious corals. It is the coral reefs,
not the precious corals that are protected for endangerment.
Coral reefs that are often see in shallow waters are too fragile and malleable.
In contrast, previous corals are considered to be gemstones, valued for durability and intense colors.
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