Rahu - the shadow planet, is supposed to be responsible for all sorts of delays or late fulfillment of ambitions. Gomedh or Hessonite can help in realizing one’s ambitions and achieving success faster. It also helps improve one’s interaction and dealing with people and protects against sudden misfortune.
Gomedh is cold in nature. It helps alleviate afflictions caused by Rahu and Saturn (Shani). It improves appetite, vitality, bestows good health, wealth and happiness and all-round well being. It is said to be the best gem for averting stomach ailments, and warding off mental problems, evil spirits and disasters.
Hessonite should be set in silver and worn on the second finger of the right hand. The ideal weight of the stone should be 6, 11 or 13 grams.
Hessonite is a gem of the garnet family. A unique feature is that magnets can pull these gems, as magnets otherwise can pull only certain metals. Gomedhs come in a variety of hues such as green and pink but are generally found to be reddish-brown or orange-brown color. This gemstone has inclusions that look like scattered flat bubbles. The color is like honey shining under a ray of light. The inside, when viewed under magnification, looks like a thick sticky liquid with certain areas appearing out of shape and having lesser transparency.
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