Khooni Neelam also recognized as Purple Sapphire, Raktambari Neelam, blood blue sapphire, violet sapphire, baingani pukhraj, Lavender sapphire, plum sapphire, and Raktamukhi Neelam. Khooni Neelam is known as the most dangerous gemstone because it has the capability of causing death. This variety of sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral family. These blood-blue sapphire stones are more appealing since they contain a tinge of scarlet, unlike blue sapphire. It is named Khooni Neelam because of its blood (Khoon in Hindi). In astrology, this raktambari Neelam is ruled by the planet Saturn, wear as the remedy of Saturn planet.
Immense Benefits of Khooni Neelam (Purple Sapphire):
Provides Mental Peace: Khooni Neelam has the power to reduce mental stress, anxiety, depression and getting rid of all the mental problems or thoughts and emotions that are harming our mind and body.
Improve Health, and Cure Diseases: Same as the other stones, khooni Neelam is also having health benefits and curing power. This raktambari neelam cures blood-related issues, skin diseases, asthma, and eyesight.
Boost Self-Confidence: Raktambari Neelam helps to boost self-esteem and self-confidence. Also in chakra therapy, raktamukhi Neelam is used for opening the chakra and bringing confidence.
Attract Luck & Success: Purple Sapphire is among the best gemstones for luck and success. This gemstone removes bad luck and is good for attracting success. Along with hard work, it opens good fortune and helps to get success easily.
Reduces the Negative Effect: Violet sapphire/ Blood blue sapphire is associated with the Saturn planet, anyone suffering from the negative effect of Saturn can wear violet sapphire to reduce the negative effect and get protected from it.
How to wear Khooni Neelam (Purple Sapphire):
Color: Khooni Neelam is available in different shades of purple color, the more transparent it will the better quality is considered. But in color, light purple to dark purple is considered a good and effective khooni Neelam.
Weight: 1/10th of the body weight is worn. For example, a person with having 60 kg body weight then he must wear at least 6 ratti.
Finger: The middle finger is associated with the purple sapphire. So its ring is worn on the middle finger and also it can be worn as a pendant on the neck.
Metal: Silver metal is the most preferable metal for khooni Neelam. But it can be worn in another metal as per the choice.
Mantra: Mantra which is used for the raktamani neelam is ‘Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah’ (ॐ शं शनैश्चराय नमः). You can use this mantra to energize the ring.
Difference between Amethyst and Purple Sapphire:
Amethyst and purple sapphire are both different stones but seeing them visually is quite difficult to recognise them. In appearance, both have the same colour and lustre.
Family: Purple sapphire belongs to the corundum mineral family and amethyst belongs to the quartz mineral family.
Hardness: Purple sapphires (Khooni Neelam) have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and amethyst has 7 hardness on the Mohs scale.
Diaphaneity: Purple sapphire is available in transparent to opaque and amethyst has a transparent to translucent appearance.
Astrology: In astrology, both gemstones are associated with the Saturn planet. And both stones have similar benefits.
Price: Both the stones have major price differences, purple sapphire is very high in precious as it is a precious stone and amethyst has a low price as it is a semi-precious gemstone.
Rarity: When it comes to rarity, purple sapphire is very rare and amethyst is very easily available in the market.
Beauty: Amethyst looks very beautiful as it has good transparency and color. Purple sapphire has low transparency so it doesn’t look that beautiful.
