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7. Anti-poisonous Gem Compound(Aṣṭ. Hṛ. Utt. 36/90) In this group of gems is indicated for destroying the effect of Snake poison. The gems are - Karketana (Ruby), Marakata (Emerald), Vajra (Diamond), Gajamuktā (Pearls obtained from elephant), Vaidūrya (Cat's eye), Gardabha Maṇi (Gem obtained from donkey) and Serpamaṇi (Gem obtained from snake).