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White coral is fossilized coral. It appears in one version of the list of seven jewels or treasures. Tibetan tradition describes it as being formed from ice over a long period of time. It is coral that has undergone millions of years of underwater pressure. It can also refer to tridacna (Tridacnidae) shell, which is also presently referred to by the name musaragalva. Attempts to identify musalagalva have included sapphire, cat's eye, red coral, conch, and amber.

White coral is fossilized coral. It appears in one version of the list of seven precious materials. The Tibetan tradition describes it as being formed from ice over a long period of time. It is coral that has undergone transformation under millions of years of underwater pressure. It can also refer to tridacna (Tridacnidae) shell, which is also presently referred to by the name musaragalva. Attempts to identify musalagalva have included sapphire, cat's eye, red coral, conch, and amber.

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